An Invisible Economic Force that Moves Mexico
Have you ever thought about the monumental economic power that is generated within homes? Prepare to be inspired, because data is a transformative revelation. In 2024, the economic value of domestic and care work, that unpaid work that sustains daily life, will reach the astonishing figure of 8 trillion pesos. Visualize it: this contribution, mostly made by women, is equivalent to 23.9% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography. It’s an incredible demonstration of how the foundations of care and home are actually the foundations of our collective prosperity!
Now, let’s delve into this transformative energy. Of that colossal amount, women contributed 72.6%, while men contributed 27.4%. This means that, with their dedication to household and care work, women generated an economic value 2.7 times greater for their families than that of men. Every meal prepared, every space cleaned, every care provided, is one more brick in the construction of our national well-being. It is time to recognize and celebrate this silent but powerful impact.
The Composition of an Extraordinary Contribution
The population that carried out this unpaid work was made up mostly of women, with 53.9% of the total, compared to 46.1% of men. However, the true magnitude of their contribution is revealed when measuring not only participation, but also time and value generated: women contributed almost three-quarters of the total of this fundamental activity. This is a lesson in how consistency and dedication turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. Every hour spent at home is an investment in everyone’s future.
To further dimension this feat, the value generated by unpaid household work as a percentage of GDP exceeded that of giant economic activities such as the manufacturing industry, which participates with 20.1%, and commerce, which contributes 18.7%. Imagine the potential if we manage to fully make this force visible and value. It invites us to reflect: true progress is measured not only in factories and stores, but also in the warmth and functioning of each home.
States that Lead by Example
This positive energy is distributed throughout the country, with some entities standing out as true drivers of this care economy. The states that contributed the highest levels of economic value of unpaid household work were: the State of Mexico, with an impressive 11.6%; Mexico City, with 6.7%; Jalisco, with 6.6%; Veracruz, with 6.3%; and Nuevo León, with 5.6%. Each one of them demonstrates the power of community and teamwork from the family nucleus to society.
These figures are not just numbers; They are a testimony to the transformative power and resilience that lives in Mexican homes. They show us that economic growth and social stability owe a debt of gratitude to the often invisible efforts of millions of people. Recognizing this contribution is the first step to building a more just, equitable and aware society that each action of care, no matter how small it may seem, has incalculable value and a multiplying effect on our economy and collective well-being.
It’s time to give this news the visibility it deserves! Share this revelation on your social networks so that more people understand the true value that is created in the home and explore more content that inspires you to see the world with eyes of possibilities and recognition.
