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Mexico population overview
Mexico is the 2nd most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 132,480,997 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.8% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 2,829 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,987,215 births (15 per 1,000 people) and 834,630 deaths (6.3 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 105,985 people. The infant mortality rate is 9.7 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 36,724,615 in 1960 to 131,946,900 in 2025 — a change of +259.3%, or +2% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 30 years; life expectancy at birth is 75.6 years; women have on average 1.9 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 24.1% of residents are under 15 and 8.5% are 65 or older (2025); 80% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Mexico City. Mexico covers 1,957,194 km², giving a population density of about 68.1 people per km². GDP was $1.83T in 2025 — about $13,889 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Mexico population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #11 of 238 → | 133,308,124 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 132,480,997 |
| World rank | #11 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #2 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 1.6% |
| Annual growth rate #116 of 238 → | +0.8% |
| Births per year est. | 1,987,215 |
| Deaths per year est. | 834,630 |
| Net migration per year est. · #150 of 238 → | -105,985 |
| Birth rate #102 of 216 → | 15 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #150 of 216 → | 6.3 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #113 of 238 → | 9.7 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #194 of 238 → | 94.1 males per 100 females |
| Median age #135 of 238 → | 30 years |
| Life expectancy #104 of 216 → | 75.6 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #111 of 216 → | 1.9 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #58 of 216 → | 80% |
| Surface area 2023 · #13 of 215 → | 1,957,194 km² |
| Population density #135 of 215 → | 68.1 per km² |
| Capital | Mexico City |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #14 of 212 → | $1.83T |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #91 of 212 → | $13,889 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Mexico population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 133,308,124 | – | – |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | +1,085,893 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 130,861,007 | +1,121,248 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 129,739,759 | +1,126,642 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 128,613,117 | +964,969 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 127,648,148 | +849,094 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | +5,726,748 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 121,072,306 | +7,448,411 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | +7,812,391 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 105,811,504 | +7,185,952 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | +7,763,097 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 90,862,455 | +8,042,285 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | +7,776,756 | +2% |
| 1985 | 75,043,414 | +7,743,080 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | +8,317,934 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 58,982,400 | +8,167,447 | +3% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | +7,640,476 | +3.3% |
| 1965 | 43,174,477 | +6,449,862 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Mexico
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico City Capital | 12,294,193 | 9.2% |
| 2 | Tijuana | 1,922,523 | 1.4% |
| 3 | Puebla | 1,692,181 | 1.3% |
| 4 | Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,645,352 | 1.2% |
| 5 | Santiago de Querétaro | 1,594,212 | 1.2% |
| 6 | León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 | 1.2% |
| 7 | Ciudad Juárez | 1,512,450 | 1.1% |
| 8 | Zapopan | 1,476,491 | 1.1% |
Mexico City is the largest city with 12,294,193 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Mexico cities →
About Mexico
Population over time
- From 36,724,615 in 1960 to 133,308,124 today — up 263%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.9% per year.
- World rank: Population #11 of 238 · Population growth rate #116 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 75.3 years (2024), up 21.7 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.9 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #104 of 216 · Fertility rate #111 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 15.5 births vs 6.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 9.2 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #102 of 216 · Death rate #150 of 216.
Age structure
- 24.1% of the population is under 15 and 8.5% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 2.8% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #102 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #112 of 216 · Median age #135 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 476 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 506.2 Mt in 2012 — down 6% since.
- Per person: 3.64 t in 2024, vs 2.38 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #13 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #80 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,558.8 kg of oil equivalent per person (2024), up 3.7% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 13% of final energy in 2021 (-1.4 points since 1990).
- World rank: Energy use per capita #70 of 150 · Renewable energy share #127 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 33.6% of land area (2023).
- Net deforestation: cover fell from 36.3% to 33.6% since 1990 — roughly 53,189 km² of forest lost.
- World rank: Forest area #97 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 80% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 50.7% in 1960 (+29.3 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
- World rank: Urban population #58 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low–medium — freshwater withdrawals are 22% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 3,180 m³ in 2022, down 70.5% since 1961.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #80 of 183 · Water stress #57 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $1.83T in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 51% since 2015.
- That works out to $13,889 per person.
- World rank: GDP #14 of 212 · GDP per capita #91 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 2.7% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.8% in 2025.
- World rank: Unemployment rate #160 of 186 · Inflation rate #73 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 83.1% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 116.5 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #94 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #102 of 210.
Mexico in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mexico in 2026?
As of October 2026, Mexico has an estimated population of 133,308,124. The United Nations estimated 132,480,997 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.8% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Mexico growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.8% per year — roughly 2,829 more people every day. Each year there are about 1,987,215 births and 834,630 deaths, with net migration of -105,985.
What is the population density of Mexico?
About 68.1 people per square kilometre: 133,308,124 people living on 1,957,194 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age is 30 years, and life expectancy at birth is 75.6 years. 24.1% of the population is under 15 and 8.5% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Mexico rank by population?
Mexico is the 11th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 2nd in North America, with 1.6% of the global population.
How has the population of Mexico changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 36,724,615; by 2025 it had grown to 131,946,900 (+259.3%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.8%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.