Population in the largest city in Mexico
Mexico: Population in the largest city was 17.96 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Population in the largest city in Mexico, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the largest city in Mexico is 17.96, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in Mexico peaked at 28.56 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 17.96, in 2020.
That places Mexico 130th out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Population in the largest city in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 27.58 | — |
| 1955 | 27.6 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 28.13 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 28.28 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 28.51 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 28.53 | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 28.56 | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 26.93 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 25.55 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 24.46 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 23.52 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 22.12 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 20.89 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 20.1 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 17.96 | -10.6% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 17.96 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.9, 69% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 17.96 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 30.32, 59% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27.59 | 27.58 | 27.6 | 2 |
| 1960s | 28.21 | 28.13 | 28.28 | 2 |
| 1970s | 28.52 | 28.51 | 28.53 | 2 |
| 1980s | 27.75 | 26.93 | 28.56 | 2 |
| 1990s | 25.01 | 24.46 | 25.55 | 2 |
| 2000s | 22.82 | 22.12 | 23.52 | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.5 | 20.1 | 20.89 | 2 |
| 2020s | 17.96 | 17.96 | 17.96 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More population data for Mexico
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- 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 population in the largest city in Mexico?
- Population in the largest city in Mexico was 17.96 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 28.56 in 1980.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.96 in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for population in the largest city?
- Mexico ranks 130th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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