Overview
- The state ranked second nationally in monthly job creation for August, lifting its formal employment base to 2,047,458 positions.
- From January to August, Jalisco generated 21,377 formal jobs, placing fourth in year-to-date growth behind Estado de México, Ciudad de México and Nuevo León.
- National media reported a decline of more than 1.1 million formal jobs across Mexico in August, contrasting with Jalisco’s gains.
- First-half foreign direct investment totaled $933 million, up 4.5% year over year, ranking the state seventh in FDI received.
- New investments reached $204.6 million, a 435% annual increase that ranked fifth, with the United States providing 74% of FDI and manufacturing capturing 76% alongside agriculture and accommodation services; Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore also contributed.