The number of inhabitants living in Chihuahua amounted to over 3.8 million in 2022, having overall increased since 2008, when less than 3.5 million people lived there. The state of Chihuahua is among the most populated regions in Mexico.

Mexico Population: Chihuahua data was reported at 3,708.996 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 741.151 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 2,557.635 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,708.996 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 715.235 Person th in 2015. Mexico Population: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G002: Population: by State.

Mexico Population: Female: Chihuahua data was reported at 1,868.901 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 372.968 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Female: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 1,277.500 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,868.901 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 360.090 Person th in 2015. Mexico Population: Female: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G002: Population: by State.

In the year 2020, the Mexican state of Chihuahua had a population of around 3.74 million residents. The population was fairly evenly distributed, with women accounting for 50.5% and men representing 49.5% of the total. Notably, the largest segment of the population in the region belonged to the age group ranging from 0 years to 24 years old.

1.987.570 (Persons) in 2024. All the people who reside in the country at the time of the interview, whether domestic or foreign. It includes Mexican diplomats functioning overseas and family members residing with them, those who cross the border daily to work in another country, and homeless population. Do not include foreigners who do office or diplomatic work in the country or their families. Until 1900 Quintana Roo was included in Yucatan, Baja California Sur was included in Baja California. Figures for the following census dates: October 20 (1895), October 28 (1900), October 27 (1910), November 30 (1920), May 15 (1930), March 6 (1940), June 6 (1950), June 8 (1960), January 28 (1970), June 4 (1980), March 12 (1990), November 5 (1995), February 14 (2000), 19 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

Mexico Population: Male: Chihuahua data was reported at 1,840.095 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 368.183 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Male: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 1,280.135 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,840.095 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 355.145 Person th in 2015. Mexico Population: Male: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G002: Population: by State.

56,9 (Percent) in 2010. All the people who reside in the country at the time of the interview, whether domestic or foreign. It includes Mexican diplomats functioning overseas and family members residing with them, those who cross the border daily to work in another country, and homeless population. Do not include foreigners who do office or diplomatic work in the country or their families. Until 1900 Quintana Roo was included in Yucatan, Baja California Sur was included in Baja California. Figures for the following census dates: October 20 (1895), October 28 (1900), October 27 (1910), November 30 (1920), May 15 (1930), March 6 (1940), June 6 (1950), June 8 (1960), January 28 (1970), June 4 (1980), March 12 (1990), November 5 (1995), February 14 (2000), 19 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

In the year 2020, the Mexican state of Chihuahua showcased a rich linguistic variety, with Tarahumara being the most predominant indigenous language, spoken by approximately 89,890 individuals. Following closely behind was Northern Tepehuán, recording over 10,000 speakers.

Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Chihuahua data was reported at 9.980 Year in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.480 Year for 2015. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 9.150 Year from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.980 Year in 2020 and a record low of 7.720 Year in 2000. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Male: Chihuahua 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.G016: Education Statistics: Age 15 and Above.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Chihuahua, Mexico metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Chihuahua data was reported at 75.285 Year in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.160 Year for 2017. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 72.685 Year from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.860 Year in 2004 and a record low of 61.365 Year in 1970. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G006: Life Expectancy at Birth: by State.

1,694 (Persons) in 2020.

2,1 (Percent) in 2010. All the people who reside in the country at the time of the interview, whether domestic or foreign. It includes Mexican diplomats functioning overseas and family members residing with them, those who cross the border daily to work in another country, and homeless population. Do not include foreigners who do office or diplomatic work in the country or their families. Until 1900 Quintana Roo was included in Yucatan, Baja California Sur was included in Baja California. Figures for the following census dates: October 20 (1895), October 28 (1900), October 27 (1910), November 30 (1920), May 15 (1930), March 6 (1940), June 6 (1950), June 8 (1960), January 28 (1970), June 4 (1980), March 12 (1990), November 5 (1995), February 14 (2000), 19 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

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Number of Emigrants: Chihuahua data was reported at 36.402 Person th in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.077 Person th for 2010. Number of Emigrants: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 78.244 Person th from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2015, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 107.090 Person th in 1995 and a record low of 36.402 Person th in 2015. Number of Emigrants: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G007: Number of Emigrants.

692 (Persons) in 2020.

10.728,0 (Persons) in 2024. Migration by place of residence five years earlier. The figures refer to the population aged 5 and over. Excludes the population that resided five years earlier in another country, and for 2005 and 2010 in addition to the population that did not specify the entity of residence five years earlier. Figures for the following census dates: February 14 (2000), 17 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Ciudad Juarez, Mexico metro area from 1950 to 2025.

2,723 (Persons) in 2020.

Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Male: Chihuahua data was reported at 72.180 Year in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 72.060 Year for 2017. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Male: Chihuahua data is updated yearly, averaging 69.580 Year from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.110 Year in 2004 and a record low of 59.350 Year in 1970. Mexico Life Expectancy at Birth: Male: Chihuahua data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Population Council. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G006: Life Expectancy at Birth: by State.