Chiapas
Socioeconomic overview of Chiapas, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Chiapas stands as Southern Mexico’s strategic agro-industrial export engine, driven by an exceptional agricultural trade footprint. The state's export base is anchored by coffee products and substitutes valued at US$2.86B, alongside fresh or dried produce reaching US$2.69B, and tropical fruits—such as pineapples, avocados, guavas, and mangoes—generating US$778M. This extensive trade volume creates compelling structural demand for specialized industrial assets, particularly cold-chain logistics infrastructure, regional processing centers, and cross-border trade facilities aligned with Central American freight corridors.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Chiapas vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Chiapas)
What is the population of Chiapas?
According to institutional projections, the population of Chiapas is estimated at 6,107,903 in 2025, compared to 5,543,828 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 83.3 people per square kilometer over an area of 73,335 km².
What is the average household income in Chiapas?
The average monthly household income in Chiapas is MX$13,695, with a median of MX$10,674 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Chiapas?
Chiapas registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 1,029,381 units, with an estimated household deficit of 1,037,375 homes. A total of 4,447 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.