The number of inhabitants living in Chiapas amounted to almost 5.7 million in 2022, having overall increased since 2008, when less than 4.8 million people lived there. The state of Chiapas is one of the most populated regions in Mexico.

Mexico Population: Chiapas data was reported at 5,521.647 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,065.646 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Chiapas data is updated yearly, averaging 3,369.949 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,521.647 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 1,653.388 Person th in 1970. Mexico Population: Chiapas 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 2020, the state of Chiapas in Mexico housed an estimated population of around 5.5 million people. The gender distribution within the population was relatively balanced, with women accounting for 51.2% and men representing 48.8% of the total residents. It is noteworthy that the largest proportion of the population in the region belonged to the age group ranging from 0 to 24 years old.

Mexico Population: Male: Chiapas data was reported at 2,703.912 Person th in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,530.244 Person th for 2017. Mexico Population: Male: Chiapas data is updated yearly, averaging 1,695.016 Person th from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,703.912 Person th in 2018 and a record low of 837.947 Person th in 1970. Mexico Population: Male: Chiapas 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.

2.957.415 (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).

In 2020, the linguistic landscape of the Mexican state of Chiapas exhibited a remarkable diversity, with numerous indigenous languages spoken in the region. Notably, Tseltal emerged as the primary language, being spoken by an estimated 645,690 individuals. The presence of Tsotsil and Ch'ol languages also played a significant role.

6,8 (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).

3.095.894 (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).

In 2020, the population in non-family households in Chiapas increased by 52 thousand people (+67.04 percent) compared to 2010. Therefore, the population in Chiapas reached a peak in 2020 with 129.52 thousand people. Notably, the population continuously increased over the last years.For more insights about the population in non-family households consider different countries: In 2020, in comparison to Chiapas, the population in Chihuahua was higher, while it was lower in Zacatecas.

65 (Inhabitants per Sq. km) in 2010. The ratio of the number of people living in a given territory and its square. The resulting quotient is expressed as number of inhabitants per square kilometer. Figures for the following census dates: February 14 (2000) and June 12 (2010).

The number of people whom someone told them about corruption acts in different procedures in Chiapas increased by 2.9 thousand people per 100,000 inhabitants (+7.51 percent) since the previous year. While the number increased significantly in the first phase of the observed period, the increase slowed down in the last years. For more insights about the number of people whom someone told them about corruption acts in different procedures consider different countries: In 2023, in comparison to Chiapas, the number in Sinaloa as well as in Yucatán was higher.

Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Female: Chiapas data was reported at 7.500 Year in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.920 Year for 2015. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Female: Chiapas data is updated yearly, averaging 6.600 Year from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.500 Year in 2020 and a record low of 4.860 Year in 2000. Mexico Average Years in School: Population: 15 Years & Above: Female: Chiapas 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.

The number of communities, number of people in total, and number of people examined by parasitology and ophthalmology in the sentinel and extra-sentinel communities of the Southern Chiapas focus, México.ND = No data.

In 2020, the Mexican state of Chiapas exhibited a dominant level of educational attainment among its population in the completion of elementary school emerged as the most prevalent educational milestone, accounting for approximately 36.3 percent of the population. Additionally, individuals who had finished middle school and high school were also significant segments within the population.

96,3 (%) in 2010. Ratio of male population to female population multiplied by 100. It is interpreted as the number of men per hundred women. Figures for the following census dates: February 14 (2000), 17 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

0,1 (Percent) in 2010. Classification of localities according to the number of people who inhabit them. Due to rounding, the sum may not equal 100 %. Figures for the following census dates: February 14 (2000), 17 October (2005) and June 12 (2010).

1,9 (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 2022, Chiapas was the Mexican state with the highest share of population considered socially vulnerable due to a lack of access to health services. Around 66.1 percent of the people living in the southern state were considered in that situation, while Baja California Sur had the lowest rate, at 17.3 percent.

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Chiapas was the state in Mexico with the highest average extreme poverty rate in 2022. It was estimated that almost three out of ten people in Chiapas lived in a situation of extreme poverty. In contrast, Baja California was the state with the lowest extreme poverty rate, with 0.8 percent, well below the national average, which stood at 7.1 percent. The share of population living in poverty in Mexico amounted to 36.3 percent in 2022.