Key Takeaways
- In Q1 2024, Mexico's construction employment reached 8.2 million workers, up 2.5% YoY, with 65% informal labor
- Average monthly wage in Mexico's construction sector was MXN 12,500 in 2023, 15% above national average
- Construction unemployment rate in Mexico stood at 2.8% in 2023, lowest in a decade due to infrastructure boom
- The Tren Maya project employed peak of 45,000 workers in 2023, covering 1,500 km rail
- Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) construction cost MXN 75 billion, completed phases employing 25,000 in 2023
- Dos Bocas Refinery project reached 95% completion in 2023, USD 12 billion investment, 40,000 jobs created
- In 2023, Mexico's construction industry contributed 7.8% to the national GDP, totaling approximately MXN 2.1 trillion, with growth driven by public infrastructure investments exceeding MXN 800 billion
- The Mexican construction market size was valued at USD 285.4 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 412.7 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.65%, fueled by urbanization and housing demand
- Residential construction segment accounted for 42% of total construction output in Mexico in 2022, valued at USD 112 billion, with 1.2 million new housing units completed
- Cement consumption in Mexico reached 45 million tons in 2023, up 4.5%, dominated by CEMEX at 40% market share
- Steel usage in construction totaled 18.5 million tons in 2023, imported 35% from China and US
- Aggregate demand (sand, gravel) hit 450 million tons in 2023, 60% from public works
- Foreign direct investment in construction FDI reached USD 4.2 billion in 2023, 60% from US firms
- PPP contracts signed totaled 25 in 2023, value MXN 500 billion for infrastructure
- Sustainability certifications (LEED) granted to 150 new buildings in 2023, up 20%
Mexico’s construction employment rose to 8.2 million in Q1 2024 as productivity and major infrastructure boosted growth.
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