The fertility rate of a country is the average number of children that women from that country will have throughout their reproductive years. In 1900, Mexican women of childbearing age would go on to have approximately 6.8 children on average over the course of their lifetime, however this number dropped to 5.6 by 1920, partly because of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). The fertility rate increased again over the course of the next sixty years, reaching 6.8 in the 1950s and 1960s, during the worldwide baby boom. However, Mexico's fertility rate has been decreasing steadily since 1970, and is expected to reach it's lowest figure ever in 2020, where the fertility rate will be 2.1 children per woman.

Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Mexico was reported at 1.91 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In Mexico, the crude birth rate in 1900 was 47 live births per thousand people, meaning that 4.7 percent of the population had been born in that year. In the first half of the twentieth century the crude birth rate of Mexico fluctuates, between 41 and 48, before gradually declining from 1955 until today. Improved living conditions, economic opportunities and education have led to a decrease in Mexico's crude birth rate, and it is expected to fall below 18 births per thousand in 2020.

This project provides a comprehensive dataset of total fertility rates (TFR) and age-specific fertility rates (ASFR) for Mexico, covering the period from 1950 to 2070. The data is broken down by year, state, and age group, and includes key metrics such as total births and the total female population for each age group.In addition to the dataset, the project includes:A Python script designed to generate visualizations, such as the attached dumbbell chart, which compares TFR across time for individual states.A requirements.txt file specifying the necessary Python libraries for running the script.Both the population and birth data were sourced from the National Population Council of Mexico (CONAPO). The population data can be found here, and the birth data here.The attached dumbbell chart demonstrates TFR changes from 1970 to 2024, offering a clear visualization of fertility trends over time at the state level.This dataset and accompanying tools are valuable resources for demographic research, public policy analysis, and social studies focused on fertility trends and population dynamics in Mexico.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Mexico amounted to *****. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by *****, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

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Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Jalisco: Micro data was reported at 18.871 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.459 % for 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Jalisco: Micro data is updated yearly, averaging 15.165 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.871 % in 2021 and a record low of 11.459 % in 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Jalisco: Micro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.O011: Establishment Birth Rate: by State.

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Mexico MX: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 2.153 Ratio in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.184 Ratio for 2016. Mexico MX: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 3.625 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.831 Ratio in 1969 and a record low of 2.153 Ratio in 2017. Mexico MX: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

Graph and download economic data for Adolescent Fertility Rate for Mexico (SPADOTFRTMEX) from 1960 to 2023 about 15 to 19 years, fertility, Mexico, and rate.

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Mexico stood at 15.71. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 31.15, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in Mexico was reported at 15.71 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Birth rate, crude - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

The crude birth rate in Mexico decreased by 0.3 live births per 1,000 inhabitants (-1.87 percent) in 2023 in comparison to the previous year. In 2023, the rate thereby reached its lowest value in recent years. The crude birth rate is the annual number of live births divided by the total population, expressed per 1,000 people.

Establishment Birth Rate: Mexico City data was reported at 25.090 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.099 % for 2020. Establishment Birth Rate: Mexico City data is updated yearly, averaging 17.094 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.090 % in 2021 and a record low of 9.099 % in 2020. Establishment Birth Rate: Mexico City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.O011: Establishment Birth Rate: by State.

Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Guerrero: Micro data was reported at 15.617 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.232 % for 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Guerrero: Micro data is updated yearly, averaging 12.425 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.617 % in 2021 and a record low of 9.232 % in 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Guerrero: Micro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.O011: Establishment Birth Rate: by State.

This horizontal bar chart displays birth rate (per 1,000 people) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Mexico. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, the total fertility rate in children per woman in Mexico stood at 1.91. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by 4.85, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Campeche data was reported at 20.433 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.109 % for 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Campeche data is updated yearly, averaging 15.771 % from Dec 2020 (Median) to 2021, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.433 % in 2021 and a record low of 11.109 % in 2020. Mexico Establishment Birth Rate: Campeche data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.O011: Establishment Birth Rate: by State.

Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Mexico was reported at 60.1 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Originally, birth statistics were collected by a collective report card in which informants sources reported births each month the previous month.