Population of Mexico

As of June 2026, the population of Mexico is 131.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 882 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.69%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 27.1 years in 2016 to 31.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 75.6 years and population density is 67 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Mexico peaked in 1965, reaching around 3.35% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.67% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.86 million in 1978 to nearly 882.37 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Mexico, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.3 years in 2006 to 75.6 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Mexico

Mexico has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Mexico City, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 12.3 million inhabitants. It is followed by Tijuana, Baja California with 1.9 million and Iztapalapa, Mexico City with 1.8 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Mexico: