Net migration metrics in Mexico
Mexico: Net migration metrics was -101,044 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-101,044
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
223rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
-30,809
in 2009
All-time low
-451,756
in 1986
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Mexico, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mexico recorded -101,044 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Mexico peaked at -30,809 in 2009 and was at its lowest, -451,756, in 1986.
Mexico ranks 223rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -48,982 | — |
| 1951 | -50,975 | +4.1% |
| 1952 | -53,886 | +5.7% |
| 1953 | -57,820 | +7.3% |
| 1954 | -59,922 | +3.6% |
| 1955 | -62,377 | +4.1% |
| 1956 | -66,914 | +7.3% |
| 1957 | -71,937 | +7.5% |
| 1958 | -76,576 | +6.4% |
| 1959 | -81,145 | +6.0% |
| 1960 | -85,591 | +5.5% |
| 1961 | -56,174 | -34.4% |
| 1962 | -59,833 | +6.5% |
| 1963 | -66,515 | +11.2% |
| 1964 | -72,581 | +9.1% |
| 1965 | -78,288 | +7.9% |
| 1966 | -87,018 | +11.2% |
| 1967 | -98,680 | +13.4% |
| 1968 | -116,358 | +17.9% |
| 1969 | -137,051 | +17.8% |
| 1970 | -164,100 | +19.7% |
| 1971 | -185,062 | +12.8% |
| 1972 | -193,965 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | -200,688 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | -207,995 | +3.6% |
| 1975 | -216,556 | +4.1% |
| 1976 | -229,450 | +6.0% |
| 1977 | -239,521 | +4.4% |
| 1978 | -243,714 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | -246,034 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | -252,177 | +2.5% |
| 1981 | -361,791 | +43.5% |
| 1982 | -382,048 | +5.6% |
| 1983 | -402,937 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | -425,467 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | -445,447 | +4.7% |
| 1986 | -451,756 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | -415,521 | -8.0% |
| 1988 | -374,544 | -9.9% |
| 1989 | -386,467 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | -321,764 | -16.7% |
| 1991 | -326,691 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | -344,313 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | -358,039 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | -354,573 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | -340,091 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | -343,399 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | -340,546 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | -321,385 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | -328,773 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | -356,433 | +8.4% |
| 2001 | -378,348 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | -379,812 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | -369,183 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | -346,912 | -6.0% |
| 2005 | -310,278 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | -244,140 | -21.3% |
| 2007 | -105,524 | -56.8% |
| 2008 | -50,347 | -52.3% |
| 2009 | -30,809 | -38.8% |
| 2010 | -40,845 | +32.6% |
| 2011 | -37,826 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | -128,485 | +239.7% |
| 2013 | -120,058 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | -228,816 | +90.6% |
| 2015 | -291,044 | +27.2% |
| 2016 | -304,472 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | -227,499 | -25.3% |
| 2018 | -175,356 | -22.9% |
| 2019 | -169,628 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | -147,456 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | -122,791 | -16.7% |
| 2022 | -108,438 | -11.7% |
| 2023 | -101,044 | -6.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's -101,044 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 35.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mexico's -101,044 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 519.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Mexico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -239.7% | -37,826 | -128,485 |
| 2014 | -90.6% | -120,058 | -228,816 |
| 2007 | +56.8% | -244,140 | -105,524 |
| 2008 | +52.3% | -105,524 | -50,347 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -63,053 | -81,145 | -48,982 | 10 |
| 1960s | -85,809 | -137,051 | -56,174 | 10 |
| 1970s | -212,708 | -246,034 | -164,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | -389,816 | -451,756 | -252,177 | 10 |
| 1990s | -337,957 | -358,039 | -321,385 | 10 |
| 2000s | -257,179 | -379,812 | -30,809 | 10 |
| 2010s | -172,403 | -304,472 | -37,826 | 10 |
| 2020s | -119,932 | -147,456 | -101,044 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More population data for Mexico
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7936 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 143,772 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6019 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7222 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.583 (2100)
- Population density 67 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Mexico?
- Net migration metrics in Mexico was -101,044 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was -30,809 in 2009.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -451,756 in 1986.
- How does Mexico rank for net migration metrics?
- Mexico ranks 223rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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