The statistic depicts the age distribution of Mexico from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, around 24.92 percent of Mexico's population were between 0 and 14 years of age, around 67.1 percent between the ages of 15 and 64, and about 7.99 percent were 65 years or older.

In 2023, there were around 30.85 million people younger than 15 in the Latin American country, down from 31.25 million in the previous year. Most of Mexico's inhabitants fell within the range of 15 to 64 years of age. The age group of 65+ years old is the only segment of the Mexican population that has been increasing constantly in the past decade.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Mexico was reported at 48.72 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 74 Years for Mexico (LFWA74TTMXA647N) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 to 74 years, Mexico, and personal.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mexico, MO population pyramid, which represents the Mexico population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mexico, MO, is 27.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mexico, MO, is 28.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Mexico, MO is 56.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mexico, MO is 3.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mexico population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mexico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mexico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Mexico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mexico population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Mexico. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mexico by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Mexico.

Key observations

The largest age group in Mexico, MO was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 1,046 (9.11%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Mexico, MO was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 173 (1.51%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Mexico is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Mexico total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data was reported at 40.117 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.867 % for 2016. Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young data is updated yearly, averaging 72.085 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.915 % in 1966 and a record low of 40.117 % in 2017. Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Young 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, young, is the ratio of younger dependents--people younger than 15--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 25 to 54 Years for Mexico (LFWA25MAMXQ647S) from Q1 2005 to Q1 2025 about 25 to 54 years, working-age, Mexico, males, and population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Mexico town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Mexico town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Mexico town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Mexico town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Mexico town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 50-54 years (273) | Female # 50-54 years (293). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Mexico town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Mexico town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Mexico town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Mexico town for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Mexico town Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

In 2023, more than 44.5 million women in Mexico were between 15 and 64 years old. The youngest age range - from 0 to 14 years - is the only one where the male population exceeds that of women. That year, the population of Mexico was estimated at over 127 million inhabitants.

Retirement Age Men in Mexico remained unchanged at 65 Years in 2025 from 65 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Mexico Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Mexico was reported at 11.9 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Retirement Age Women in Mexico remained unchanged at 65 Years in 2025 from 65 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Mexico Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

School age population, secondary education, female (number) in Mexico was reported at 6607244 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population of the official age for secondary education, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population of compulsory school age, both sexes (number) in Mexico was reported at 31362235 Persons in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population of compulsory school age, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 10.316 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.045 % for 2016. Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 7.553 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.316 % in 2017 and a record low of 6.634 % in 1960. Mexico MX: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

UIS: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, female in Mexico was reported at 8.7883 Years in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Mean years of schooling of the population age 25+. Female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Children out of school (% of primary school age) in Mexico was reported at 0.34192 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Children out of school (% of primary school age) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

School age population, last grade of primary education, female (number) in Mexico was reported at 1087041 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population of the official age for the last grade of primary education, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

School age population, primary education, both sexes (number) in Mexico was reported at 13407878 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population of the official age for primary education, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.