WorldPop produces different types of gridded population count datasets, depending on the methods used and end application. Please make sure you have read our Mapping Populations overview page before choosing and downloading a dataset.

Datasets are available to download in Geotiff and ASCII XYZ format at a resolution of 30 arc-seconds (approximately 1km at the equator)

-Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020: Population density datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 – derived from the corresponding Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 population count datasets by dividing the number of people in each pixel by the pixel surface area. These are produced using the unconstrained top-down modelling method.
-Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 UN adjusted: Population density datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 – derived from the corresponding Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 population UN adjusted count datasets by dividing the number of people in each pixel, adjusted to match the country total from the official United Nations population estimates (UN 2019), by the pixel surface area. These are produced using the unconstrained top-down modelling method.

Data for earlier dates is available directly from WorldPop.

WorldPop (www.worldpop.org - School of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton; Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of Louisville; Departement de Geographie, Universite de Namur) and Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University (2018). Global High Resolution Population Denominators Project - Funded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1134076). https://dx.doi.org/10.5258/SOTON/WP00674

In 2020, the total population of Mexico City reached 9.2 million and a population density of 6,163.3 residents by square kilometer. Population density has grown considerably in the country's capital during the past few decades, as it stood at 5,494 inhabitants per square meter in 1990.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Mexico was reported at 66.16 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

The total population in Mexico was estimated at 130.9 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Mexico Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The population density in Mexico stood at 66.16 people in 2022. In a steady upward trend, the population density rose by 46.67 people from 1961.

Historical dataset showing Mexico population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

Mexico MX: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 66.444 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 65.609 Person/sq km for 2016. Mexico MX: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 43.056 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.444 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 20.265 Person/sq km in 1961. Mexico MX: Population Density: People per Square Km 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. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

The population of the world, allocated to 1 arcsecond blocks. This refines CIESIN’s Gridded Population of the World project, using machine learning models on high-resolution worldwide Digital Globe satellite imagery.

Mexico: Population density, in people per sq. mile: The latest value from is people per sq. mile, unavailable from people per sq. mile in . In comparison, the world average is 0 people per sq. mile, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from to is people per sq. mile. The minimum value, people per sq. mile, was reached in while the maximum of people per sq. mile was recorded in .

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Mexico was reported at 24.51 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Mexico City ranked as the most densely populated city in Mexico as of 2023. The capital recorded ***** inhabitants per square kilometer. Xalapa and Acapulco followed with ***** and ***** inhabitants per square kilometer, respectively.

Population, male in Mexico was reported at 63459580 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Population density of Mexico went up by 0.76% from 65.7 people per sq. km in 2021 to 66.2 people per sq. km in 2022. Since the 1.37% improve in 2012, population density jumped by 10.10% in 2022. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

Mexico Population Density data was reported at 61.000 Person/sq km in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.300 Person/sq km for 2010. Mexico Population Density data is updated yearly, averaging 51.250 Person/sq km from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.000 Person/sq km in 2015 and a record low of 41.000 Person/sq km in 1990. Mexico Population Density 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.G003: Population Density.

This map shows the population density of Mexico in relation to freshwater sources and water bodies.

Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) in Mexico was reported at 1.7118 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population ages 80 and above, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This map shows the population density of Mexico in relation to freshwater sources and water bodies.

Population ages 0-14, female in Mexico was reported at 15755315 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population ages 0-14, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Historical dataset showing Mexico population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Mexico: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2024 is 130.86 million, an increase from 129.74 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1960 to 2024 is 85.35 million. The minimum value, 36.72 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 130.86 million was recorded in 2024.