Mexico has experienced significant population growth over the past century, transforming from a largely rural society to one of the world's most populous countries. In 1950, Mexico's population was around 28 million, but by 2020 it had surged to over 126 million, making it the most populous Spanish-speaking country globally. This rapid growth was driven by high birth rates and declining mortality rates due to improvements in healthcare and living standards. However, in recent decades, the pace of population growth has slowed as fertility rates have declined, reflecting trends seen in other middle-income countries. Today, Mexico's population continues to grow, but at a much more moderate rate, with projections suggesting a gradual stabilization in the coming decades.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 28,485,180 | 14.7 |
| 1955 | 32,929,914 | 16.9 |
| 1960 | 38,578,505 | 19.8 |
| 1965 | 45,142,399 | 23.2 |
| 1970 | 52,775,158 | 27.1 |
| 1975 | 60,678,045 | 31.2 |
| 1980 | 68,347,479 | 35.2 |
| 1985 | 76,600,787 | 39.4 |
| 1990 | 84,634,242 | 43.5 |
| 1995 | 92,583,839 | 47.6 |
| 2000 | 99,775,434 | 51.3 |
| 2005 | 106,576,363 | 54.8 |
| 2010 | 114,222,072 | 58.8 |
| 2015 | 122,200,093 | 62.9 |
| 2020 | 128,092,570 | 65.9 |
| 2022 | 129,150,971 | 66.4 |
| 2023 | 129,875,529 | 66.8 |
| 2024 | 130,739,927 | 67.3 |
| 2025 | 131,741,347 | 67.8 |
| 2030 | 137,038,260 | 70.5 |
| 2035 | 142,051,813 | 73.1 |
| 2040 | 146,468,189 | 75.3 |
| 2045 | 150,047,398 | 77.2 |
| 2050 | 152,646,592 | 78.5 |
| 2055 | 154,354,922 | 79.4 |
| 2060 | 155,420,240 | 80 |
| 2065 | 155,946,971 | 80.2 |
| 2070 | 155,868,866 | 80.2 |
| 2075 | 155,108,582 | 79.8 |
| 2080 | 153,651,317 | 79 |
| 2085 | 151,556,064 | 78 |
| 2090 | 148,928,966 | 76.6 |
| 2095 | 145,878,328 | 75 |
| 2100 | 142,516,443 | 73.3 |
Data from US Census International Database