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
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
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Mexico in global context
Mexico is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.