What is the population of Tabasco?

According to institutional projections, the population of Tabasco is estimated at 2,467,519 in 2025, compared to 2,402,598 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 100.2 people per square kilometer over an area of 24,631 km².

What is the average household income in Tabasco?

The average monthly household income in Tabasco is MX$21,667, with a median of MX$16,246 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.

How large is the housing deficit in Tabasco?

Tabasco registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 479,652 units, with an estimated household deficit of 483,670 homes. A total of 2,134 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.

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Socioeconomic overview of Tabasco, Mexico. INEGI census parameters, GDP, ENIGH household income, and housing markers — with identified sources.

Population of Tabasco, 2025

Tabasco has an estimated population of 2,467,519 people in 2025, compared to 2,402,598 recorded in the 2020 INEGI Census, with a density of 100.2 people/km² across 24,631 km².

Pyra context noteDataMéxico / Secretaría de Economía

Tabasco operates as a vital logistics and agro-industrial trade gateway in Southern Mexico, characterized by a distinct dual-engine export economy. Industrial specialization is anchored by heavy machinery component manufacturing—specifically elevator, conveyor, and winch assemblies valued at US$552M—complemented by high-volume agricultural trade, including US$401M in fresh or dried produce and US$319M in citrus exports. This structural positioning drives demand for specialized storage, cold-chain facilities, and regional distribution real estate.

Context pillars

Industrial & Agricultural Trade Corridor: Anchored by US$552M in heavy machinery component exports and over US$720M in combined agro-industrial trade.

Demographics & Labor Dynamics: A population base of 2,402,598 (7.33% 10-year growth) supporting a 1.15M economically active population with a 3.53% unemployment rate and an average monthly wage of MX$6.41k.

Key Submarket Concentration: Real estate demand and commercial liquidity remain concentrated across the primary municipal nodes of Centro, Huimanguillo, and Teapa.

DataMéxico economic indicators

DataMéxico / Secretaría de Economía

Active Population (EAP)

1.15M

Workforce 1.11M

Avg Monthly Salary

6.41k MX

Formal & Informal

Unemployment Rate

3.53%

40.4k unemployed

Top Export Commodities

Parts of Escalators, Conveyors, Winches and SimilarUS$552M

Fresh or DriedUS$401M

Agrios (Citrus) Fresh or DriedUS$319M

Top Export Destinations

United StatesUS$2.1B

CanadaUS$123M

ColombiaUS$123M

Population

2,467,519

Estimated Projection

Area (km²)

24,631

km²

Pop. Density (/km²)

100.2

people/km² (2025)

GDP (USD)

43,674M

605,207M MXN

Avg. Monthly Income

MX$21,667

ENIGH 2024 Household

Housing Deficit

483,670

Estimated homes

By professional role

Tabasco by segment

The same published evidence, interpreted for each job: underwrite, develop, broker or lend.

Real Estate Investors

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Developers

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Brokers

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Lenders & Underwriters

Tabasco for lenders & underwriters

Income benchmark: Tabasco vs national average

Tabasco AverageMX$21,667/mo

National Average BaselineMX$25,955/mo

Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.

Economic units by sector (DENUE)

Construction368 firms

Real Estate Services2,104 firms

Professional Services1,550 firms

Finance & Insurance1,348 firms

Hospitality & Dining13,374 firms

Wholesale Trade2,156 firms

Retail Trade9,847 firms

Frequently Asked Questions (Tabasco)

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Area24,631 km²

Density100.2 / km²

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