# Gender economic disparities in Chiapas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gender-economic-disparities-in-chiapas
> Updated: 2026-08-31T13:00:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Chiapas, Mexico, recent data indicates that the state has the lowest gender pay gap in the country. Men earn an average of 5,000 pesos per month compared to 4,500 pesos for women.

However, analysis by BBVA Research using INEGI data suggests this narrow 500-peso difference is not a sign of improved remuneration for women, but rather a reflection of low overall income levels for both genders in the region. The state continues to face economic challenges, maintaining one of the highest rates of labor poverty in the nation, though it saw a slight reduction from 60.8 percent to 59.8 percent in the second quarter of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Chiapas reports lowest gender pay gap in Mexico due to low wages

Chiapas reports the lowest gender pay gap in Mexico, though researchers note this is due to low overall wages for both men and women rather than increased equity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiapas-reports-lowest-gender-pay-gap-in-mexico-due-to-low-wages

### 2026-08-22: Chiapas Governor proposes gender parity reform for municipal power

Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez has proposed a reform to ensure gender parity and alternating leadership between men and women in municipal governments.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiapas-governor-proposes-gender-parity-reform-for-municipal-power

---
Cite as: Gender economic disparities in Chiapas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gender-economic-disparities-in-chiapas