Jalisco's Economy: Results and Figures at Year-End 2025

Jalisco’s economy demonstrates robust dynamics at the close of the current year. The state generated 48,058 formal employment positions between January and November. These figures reflect the productive sector’s resilience in the face of recent global challenges.

How Did Jalisco’s Labor Market Close in 2025?

Jalisco recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5 percent. This figure is below the 2.9 percent reported nationally. The entity now accounts for over two million registered workers with the IMSS.

Coparmex Jalisco indicated that business dynamism allowed for sustained state growth. “2025 concludes as a year of challenges and caution for businesses in Jalisco and throughout the country,” stated the organization in its

Private investment sustained the pace of hiring. Informal employment reached 46.9 percent. This indicator is lower than the national average of 55.41 percent. Jalisco ranks second nationally in the creation of formal employment positions.

• New Jobs: 48,058 positions.
• Unemployment Rate: 2.5%.
• IMSS Registered Workers: +2,000,000.

Foreign Direct Investment and Exports in Jalisco

The state stands out as Mexico’s

. Exports reached 18,706 million dollars during this period. These results consolidate the region’s competitiveness in international markets. Foreign direct investment captured totaled 902 million dollars by the third quarter. This amount represents an 81 percent increase in new investments. Consequently, Jalisco climbed to the eighth national position in this category.

Economic Indicator	2025 Value	National Comparison
Exports	18,706 M USD	Non-border Leader
Investment (FDI)	902 M USD	8th Position
FDI Growth	81%	Increase in New Investments

Jalisco’s GDP Contribution to the National Economy

According to INEGI, the entity contributes 7.5% of the national GDP. Jalisco ranks fourth in economic contribution after CDMX, Edomex, and Nuevo León. Jalisco’s

supports industrial activity in the western part of the country. Jalisco’s economy bases its strength on the diversification of its sectors. Cindy Blanco Ochoa, head of SEDECO, highlighted the focus on five strategic pillars. “This year, we aim to implement a comprehensive policy to make Jalisco a more business-friendly, competitive, and global state,” stated the official.

Challenges for SMEs and the Business Environment

SMEs faced pressures due to increased operating costs this year. Coparmex Jalisco identified the loss of just over one thousand registered employers. This phenomenon primarily affected the

The reduction in employers highlights the vulnerability of small local businesses. The business organization emphasized the need for judicial reform to provide legal certainty. Local entrepreneurs seek equitable conditions to ensure the sustainability of their projects.

Innovation and the Future of Semiconductors in Jalisco

Jalisco’s semiconductor industry is taking a strategic step. Currently, the state concentrates 70% of this activity in the country, primarily in design. Now, the region is preparing to expand with a new

Additionally, Jalisco announced the first State Semiconductor Design Park in Latin America. This project will integrate the

to boost regional advanced manufacturing. This initiative positions the state as a technological benchmark in the context of the USMCA. The post

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