[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [BUSINESS]

2 clusters · 4 sources · 4 days · First seen · Last updated

Economic development and informality in Chihuahua

Overview

Economic trends in Chihuahua, Mexico, show a complex landscape of formal growth and expanding informality. Between 2021 and 2026, Chihuahua Capital emerged as a major investment hub, attracting $2.224 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and increasing total employment by 11.8% through strategic sectors like aerospace and automotive.

However, the informal economy in the region has also seen significant growth. During the first quarter of 2026, the informal economy in Chihuahua generated 253,386 million pesos, a 5.3 percent increase over the same period the previous year. This total is comprised of unregistered businesses and workers without social security, with the tertiary sector contributing the largest share at 47.6 percent.

Entities

Chihuahua Capital · Marco Bonilla · INEGI · Chihuahua · Asocapitales

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Chihuahua informal economy grows to 253 billion pesos

    Chihuahua's informal economy grew by 5.3 percent in the first quarter, generating over 253 billion pesos, led primarily by the tertiary sector.

  2. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Economic growth and employment trends rise in Chihuahua and Colombian cities

    Chihuahua Capital, Mexico, attracted over $2.2 billion in FDI and grew employment by 11.8% since 2021, while Colombian cities like Medellín and Bogotá report declining unemployment rates.

Sources

asocapitales.co · diario.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · porlalibre.com.mx