Nayarit
Socioeconomic overview of Nayarit, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Nayarit’s macroeconomic framework is underpinned by a robust agro-export engine that generates over US$1.9 billion in annual outbound trade, led by fresh fruits like mangoes and pineapples (US$1.04B), fresh vegetables (US$499M), and processed horticultural goods (US$374M). This deep integration into high-value agricultural supply chains serves as a resilient catalyst for specialized real estate asset classes, particularly agro-processing facilities, cold-storage distribution nodes, and primary logistical infrastructure.
Demographically, the state registered a 13.9% population expansion over the decade preceding the 2020 Census, reaching 1,235,456 residents and widening its long-term consumer and labor base. Labor market conditions remain exceptionally tight, reflected in a 2.04% unemployment rate alongside an average monthly salary of 9.81k MXN. Commercial and light-industrial absorption remains concentrated within the primary municipal hubs of Tepic, Santiago Ixcuintla, and San Blas, which collectively structure the state's urban, administrative, and coastal logistical footprint.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Nayarit vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Nayarit)
What is the population of Nayarit?
According to institutional projections, the population of Nayarit is estimated at 1,324,282 in 2025, compared to 1,235,456 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 46.9 people per square kilometer over an area of 28,246 km².
What is the average household income in Nayarit?
The average monthly household income in Nayarit is MX$24,867, with a median of MX$20,062 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Nayarit?
Nayarit registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 81,464 units, with an estimated household deficit of 83,712 homes. A total of 661 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.