Actual value and historical data chart for Mexico Population In Largest City

In 2025, approximately 23 million people lived in the São Paulo metropolitan area, making it the biggest in Latin America and the Caribbean and the sixth most populated in the world. The homonymous state of São Paulo was also the most populous federal entity in the country. The second place for the region was Mexico City with 22.75 million inhabitants. Brazil's cities Brazil is home to two large metropolises, only counting the population within the city limits, São Paulo had approximately 11.45 million inhabitants, and Rio de Janeiro around 6.21 million inhabitants. It also contains a number of smaller, but well known cities such as Brasília, Salvador, Belo Horizonte and many others, which report between 2 and 3 million inhabitants each. As a result, the country's population is primarily urban, with nearly 88 percent of inhabitants living in cities. Mexico City Mexico City's metropolitan area ranks sevenths in the ranking of most populated cities in the world. Founded over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan in 1521 after the Spanish conquest as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, the city still stands as one of the most important in Latin America. Nevertheless, the preeminent economic, political, and cultural position of Mexico City has not prevented the metropolis from suffering the problems affecting the rest of the country, namely, inequality and violence. Only in 2023, the city registered a crime incidence of 52,723 reported cases for every 100,000 inhabitants and around 24 percent of the population lived under the poverty line.

In 2024, more than 45.67 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 130 million inhabitants.

Key information about Mexico population

• The Mexico population reached 131.7 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 130.6 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 131.7 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 28.1 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Mexico Unemployment Rate dropped to 2.5 % in Oct 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Mexico population was 861.6 USD in Nov 2024
• Mexico Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 60.2 % in Oct 2024

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mexico population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mexico across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Mexico was 11,507, a 0.15% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Mexico population was 11,524, an increase of 0.49% compared to a population of 11,468 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mexico increased by 82. In this period, the peak population was 11,616 in the year 2014. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mexico is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mexico population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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/.

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

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 density (people per sq. km of land area) in Mexico was reported at 66.74 sq. Km in 2023, 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 October of 2025.

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Mexico. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, the annual population growth in Mexico stood at 0.87 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 2.25 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Mexico town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Mexico town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Mexico town was 5,293, a 0.32% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Mexico town population was 5,276, an increase of 0.23% compared to a population of 5,264 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Mexico town increased by 101. In this period, the peak population was 5,349 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Mexico town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Mexico town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. 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 town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) in Mexico was reported at 42.44 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

In 2024, there were around 32.07 million people younger than 15 in the Latin American country, up from 30.85 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.

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by country using the aggregation sum in Mexico. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

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 November of 2025.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Mexico was reported at 55541296 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

A dataset listing New Mexico cities by population for 2024.

mexico - Population Growth for Mexico was 0.87218 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, mexico - Population Growth for Mexico reached a record high of 0.87218 in January of 2023 and a record low of 0.66741 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for mexico - Population Growth for Mexico - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Mexico, NY 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, NY, is 35.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Mexico, NY, is 28.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Mexico, NY is 64.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Mexico, NY 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

This horizontal bar chart displays population (people) by ISO 2 country code using the aggregation sum in Mexico. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays male population (people) by date using the aggregation sum in Mexico. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.