Rank #123 by World Population
🇲🇽Mexico
Mexico has a population of 129,739,759, ranking #123 in the world. The capital is Mexico City. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: Upper middle income
129,739,759
Population
#123
World Rank
75.1
Life Expectancy
$13,861
GDP Per Capita
Mexico, #123 by world population
Mexico Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Mexico had a population of 36,724,615 in 1960 and 130,861,007 in 2024, a 3.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 130,861,007 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.01%.
130,861,007
Population (2024)
36,724,615
Population (1960)
130,861,007
Peak (2024)
2.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 |
| 1961 | 37,890,118 |
| 1962 | 39,129,200 |
| 1963 | 40,424,065 |
| 1964 | 41,772,049 |
| 1965 | 43,174,477 |
| 1966 | 44,629,106 |
| 1967 | 46,129,608 |
| 1968 | 47,668,303 |
| 1969 | 49,233,194 |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 |
| 1971 | 52,412,558 |
| 1972 | 54,030,168 |
| 1973 | 55,667,284 |
| 1974 | 57,320,149 |
| 1975 | 58,982,400 |
| 1976 | 60,645,512 |
| 1977 | 62,308,493 |
| 1978 | 63,979,046 |
| 1979 | 65,648,865 |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 |
| 1981 | 68,892,108 |
| 1982 | 70,433,260 |
| 1983 | 71,971,240 |
| 1984 | 73,506,846 |
| 1985 | 75,043,414 |
| 1986 | 76,585,637 |
| 1987 | 78,136,651 |
| 1988 | 79,695,531 |
| 1989 | 81,247,182 |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 |
| 1991 | 84,430,572 |
| 1992 | 86,044,809 |
| 1993 | 87,653,807 |
| 1994 | 89,259,205 |
| 1995 | 90,862,455 |
| 1996 | 92,452,702 |
| 1997 | 94,021,207 |
| 1998 | 95,575,245 |
| 1999 | 97,115,707 |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 |
| 2001 | 100,099,099 |
| 2002 | 101,548,624 |
| 2003 | 102,978,515 |
| 2004 | 104,394,131 |
| 2005 | 105,811,504 |
| 2006 | 107,253,666 |
| 2007 | 108,774,360 |
| 2008 | 110,374,288 |
| 2009 | 111,999,721 |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 |
| 2011 | 115,243,504 |
| 2012 | 116,818,208 |
| 2013 | 118,343,573 |
| 2014 | 119,784,261 |
| 2015 | 121,072,306 |
| 2016 | 122,251,351 |
| 2017 | 123,400,057 |
| 2018 | 124,573,711 |
| 2019 | 125,762,982 |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 |
| 2021 | 127,648,148 |
| 2022 | 128,613,117 |
| 2023 | 129,739,759 |
| 2024 | 130,861,007 |
Demographics
| Population | 129,739,759 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.87% |
| Urban Population | 79.5% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.91 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 75.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 12.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 95.8% |
Economy & Trade
$13,861
GDP Per Capita
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
43.5
Gini Index (inequality)
73.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
51,128,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.59
Physicians per 1,000
95.8%
Literacy Rate
12.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
99.7%
Electricity Access
78.6%
Internet Users
99
Mobile Subs per 100
66.7
People per km2
-101,044
Net Migration
Environment
33.6%
Forest Area
Mexico Climate
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F) and receives about 673 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17°C
Avg Temp
673
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 7 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 9 mm |
| March | 17° / 63° | 11 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 23 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 52 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 123 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 141 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 129 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 106 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 55 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 9 mm |
| December | 14° / 58° | 8 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mexico
The most comfortable months to visit Mexico are typically April, May and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico has a population of 129,739,759, ranking #123 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.87%.
Life expectancy in Mexico is 75.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 12.4 per 1,000 live births.
Mexico's GDP per capita is $13,861. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
79.5% of Mexico's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 66.7 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Mexico is 95.8%.
The most comfortable months to visit Mexico are typically April, May and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Mexico has an average annual temperature of 17°C and about 673 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically May and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Mexico is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 129,739,759. Population growth is modest, around 0.9% a year.
Mexico is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $13,861. Life expectancy is 75.1 years, with a fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman, and 79.5% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.