Economy, jobs and prices in Veracruz, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 26,964 business establishments (economic units) in Veracruz in 2023, 25th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 24,221 in the 2019 census (up 11.3%).
How many people work in Veracruz?
Those establishments employed 146,606 people in 2023, 27th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, down 1.0% from the 148,019 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Veracruz?
Paid workers in Veracruz earned an average of MXN 162,883 in total pay over 2023, 27th highest 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 Veracruz?
Businesses in Veracruz generated MXN 82.0 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 559,300 per person employed, 21st highest 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 Veracruz?
Women held 40.4% of the jobs counted in Veracruz in 2023, 20th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 77.9% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Veracruz?
By sector, manufacturing 14.6% (21,374), retail trade 25.1% (36,833) and hotels, restaurants and bars 13.1% (19,250) of the people employed in Veracruz in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 45th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Veracruz?
Businesses in Veracruz reported MXN 4.9 billion of investment and MXN 158.9 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN -15.6 billion and MXN 123.7 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Veracruz compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Veracruz ranks 25 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Villahermosa | 28,862 |
| 23 | La Laguna | 28,682 |
| 24 | Victoria de Durango | 28,458 |
| 25 | Veracruz | 26,964 |
| 26 | Xalapa | 26,616 |
| 27 | Irapuato | 25,115 |
| 28 | Cancún | 25,065 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Veracruz ranks 27 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 | Acapulco | 135,332 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Veracruz ranks 71 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | +0.2% |
| 69 | Iguala de la Independencia | -0.1% |
| 70 | Mazatlán | -0.8% |
| 71 | Veracruz | -1.0% |
| 72 | Morelia | -1.0% |
| 73 | Irapuato | -1.3% |
| 74 | Villahermosa | -1.8% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Veracruz ranks 27 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Querétaro | MXN 168,988 |
| 25 | Saltillo | MXN 165,622 |
| 26 | Celaya | MXN 164,414 |
| 27 | Veracruz | MXN 162,883 |
| 28 | Caborca | MXN 159,029 |
| 29 | Monclova-Frontera | MXN 158,650 |
| 30 | Cuauhtemoc | MXN 158,452 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Veracruz ranks 21 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Irapuato | MXN 568,009 |
| 19 | Toluca | MXN 564,227 |
| 20 | Querétaro | MXN 562,289 |
| 21 | Veracruz | MXN 559,300 |
| 22 | Mexicali | MXN 556,217 |
| 23 | Manzanillo | MXN 553,076 |
| 24 | La Laguna | MXN 538,087 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Veracruz ranks 88 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Piedras Negras | 40.8% |
| 86 | Celaya | 40.4% |
| 87 | La Laguna | 40.4% |
| 88 | Veracruz | 40.4% |
| 89 | Manzanillo | 40.3% |
| 90 | Hidalgo del Parral | 40.1% |
| 91 | Los Mochis | 39.7% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Veracruz ranks 63 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Zamora-Jacona | 16.2% |
| 61 | Ciudad Victoria | 15.1% |
| 62 | Córdoba | 14.8% |
| 63 | Veracruz | 14.6% |
| 64 | Mérida | 14.3% |
| 65 | Uruapan | 14.1% |
| 66 | Tulancingo | 13.8% |
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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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