In March 2026, the production value of the construction companies sector in Mexico fell 1% year-on-year , according to the results of the National Survey of Construction Companies (ENEC), prepared by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .
According to the agency, employment in the construction sector decreased by 3.2% in the third month of 2026 compared to March 2025.
Hours worked also declined year-on-year, falling by 2.8 percent. Conversely, average real wages increased by 2.3 percent annually.
In its monthly comparison, the value of production by construction companies showed no variation in its behavior during March 2026. Meanwhile, the number of people employed registered negative figures, falling 0.3% on a monthly basis.
In the third month of the year, hours worked and wages increased by 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, in their monthly measurement.
By state, Hidalgo showed the largest annual growth in production value, with an increase of 104.8%, driven by projects in Tolcayuca, Villa de Tezontepec, and Zapotlán, related to the establishment of two Welfare Hubs. Conversely, Durango experienced the largest contraction, with a year-on-year decline of 52.5%.
Jalisco saw a positive change in employment, with a 10.1 percent year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, Hidalgo experienced the largest decrease, with a 39.7 percent year-on-year drop.
According to the consulting firm Expert Market Research , the construction market in Mexico reached an approximate value of 139 billion 95 million dollars (mdd) in 2025.
The firm projected that this sector will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2% during the period 2026-2035, to reach an approximate value of $232.34 billion in 2035.
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