Economy, jobs and prices in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 39,170 business establishments (economic units) in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 2023, 15th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 35,108 in the 2019 census (up 11.6%).
How many people work in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Those establishments employed 147,834 people in 2023, 26th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, up 0.6% from the 146,909 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Paid workers in Tuxtla Gutiérrez earned an average of MXN 116,804 in total pay over 2023, 17th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site; the national average was MXN 168,674.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow productive is the economy of Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Businesses in Tuxtla Gutiérrez generated MXN 41.5 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 280,729 per person employed, 22nd lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: MXN 560,263).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow many women work in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Women held 43.2% of the jobs counted in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 2023, 51st lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 69.2% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
By sector, manufacturing 9.1% (13,432), retail trade 33.4% (49,378) and hotels, restaurants and bars 13.3% (19,722) of the people employed in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 22nd lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Businesses in Tuxtla Gutiérrez reported MXN 1.5 billion of investment and MXN 67.5 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 987.47 million and MXN 46.7 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Tuxtla Gutiérrez compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 15 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Culiacán Rosales | 41,132 |
| 13 | Juárez | 40,993 |
| 14 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 40,774 |
| 15 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 39,170 |
| 16 | Acapulco | 35,499 |
| 17 | Chihuahua | 34,456 |
| 18 | Hermosillo | 33,838 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 26 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Victoria de Durango | 154,668 |
| 24 | Irapuato | 154,358 |
| 25 | Villahermosa | 152,927 |
| 26 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 147,834 |
| 27 | Veracruz | 146,606 |
| 28 | Celaya | 146,461 |
| 29 | Mazatlán | 140,526 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 64 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | +0.9% |
| 62 | Chetumal | +0.7% |
| 63 | San Luis Rio Colorado | +0.7% |
| 64 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | +0.6% |
| 65 | Ciudad Del Carmen | +0.5% |
| 66 | Juchitán | +0.4% |
| 67 | Saltillo | +0.4% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 91 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Campeche | MXN 118,903 |
| 89 | Ciudad Guzmán | MXN 118,336 |
| 90 | Acapulco | MXN 117,829 |
| 91 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 116,804 |
| 92 | Oaxaca | MXN 115,775 |
| 93 | Xalapa | MXN 115,342 |
| 94 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | MXN 110,524 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 86 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Matehuala | MXN 288,010 |
| 84 | Valladolid | MXN 283,805 |
| 85 | Ciudad Guzmán | MXN 282,329 |
| 86 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 280,729 |
| 87 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | MXN 278,527 |
| 88 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | MXN 270,177 |
| 89 | Zamora-Jacona | MXN 263,702 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 57 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Mazatlán | 43.3% |
| 55 | Guanajuato | 43.3% |
| 56 | Los Cabos | 43.2% |
| 57 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 43.2% |
| 58 | Victoria de Durango | 43.2% |
| 59 | Juárez | 43.0% |
| 60 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 43.0% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Tuxtla Gutiérrez ranks 86 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 9.5% |
| 84 | Ciudad Guzmán | 9.3% |
| 85 | Mexico, Ciudad De | 9.1% |
| 86 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 9.1% |
| 87 | Guanajuato | 8.6% |
| 88 | Cuernavaca | 8.3% |
| 89 | Comitán de Domínguez | 8.0% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 and 2019 (reference years 2023 and 2018), SAIC query: economic units, persons employed, pay, gross output, value added and investment by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-totals-2018-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 47e3a4e8a9f4…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 (reference year 2023), SAIC query: economic units and persons employed in manufacturing, retail, education services, health services and accommodation and food by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-sectors-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fea3ec2053c9…)
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