Mexico Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 11th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
133,314,440
The population of Mexico is about 133,314,440 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 133 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.61% of the world's people.
Mexico is the 11th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.80% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 149 million. That is 3.6 times its 1960 population of 36.7 million. Population density is 68 people per square kilometre. 80% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
133 million
Yearly change
+0.80%
World rank
11th
Share of world
1.61%
Density
68/km²
Land area
1,943,950 km²
Life expectancy
75.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.89
GDP per capita
$13,889
GDP
$1.83T
Population of Mexico, 1960–2050
Mexico population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | — | 19 |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | +3.21% | 26 |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | +2.52% | 35 |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | +1.94% | 43 |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | +1.55% | 51 |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | +1.45% | 58 |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | +0.82% | 65 |
| 2024 | 130,861,007 | +0.86% | 67 |
| 2026proj. | 132,997,658 | +0.80% | 68 |
| 2030proj. | 136,904,738 | +0.69% | 70 |
| 2040proj. | 144,624,323 | +0.43% | 74 |
| 2050proj. | 148,946,274 | +0.18% | 77 |
Mexico vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.3 times as many people as Mexico. Bangladesh is 20.0 times more densely populated.
Mexico population: questions and answers
What is the population of Mexico in 2026?
About 132,997,658 (133 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Mexico's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.80% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Mexico?
About 68 people per km², with a land area of 1,943,950 km².
What will the population of Mexico be in 2050?
About 149 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City.
What is the life expectancy in Mexico?
75.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.