What is replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico?

Replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico was 2.11 in 2010, according to Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 2.76 in 1950.

What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 2.11 in 2000.

How does Mexico rank for replacement-level fertility rate?

Mexico ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.

Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Mexico data come from?

The figures come from Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico

Name: Replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico
Creator: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mexico: Replacement-level fertility rate was 2.11 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)

2.11

World rank

106th

of 199 countries

All-time high

2.76

in 1950

All-time low

2.11

in 2000

Years of data

1950–2010

Replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico, 1950–2010

Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico is 2.11, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico peaked at 2.76 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.11, in 2000.

That places Mexico 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	2.76	2.76	2.76	1
1960s	2.48	2.48	2.48	1
1970s	2.35	2.35	2.35	1
1980s	2.21	2.21	2.21	1
1990s	2.16	2.16	2.16	1
2000s	2.11	2.11	2.11	1
2010s	2.11	2.11	2.11	1

Countries ranked near Mexico

106 Bahamas 2.11 compare
106 Cape Verde 2.11 compare
106 Iran 2.11 compare
106 Maldives 2.11 compare
106 Mongolia 2.11 compare
106 Panama 2.11 compare
106 Thailand 2.11 compare
106 Tunisia 2.11 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

More population data for Mexico

Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
Population density 67 people per km² (2100)
World population growth -0.6% (2100)
Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.89 births per woman (2024)
Refugees by country of asylum 150,836 people (2024)
Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.89 births per woman (2024)
Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.89 births per woman (2024)
Natural population growth rate 1.0% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 1.91 live births per woman (2023)

All data for Mexico →

Frequently asked questions

What is replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico?: Replacement-level fertility rate in Mexico was 2.11 in 2010, according to Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 2.76 in 1950.
What is the lowest replacement-level fertility rate recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 2.11 in 2000.
How does Mexico rank for replacement-level fertility rate?: Mexico ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2010.
Is replacement-level fertility rate rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mexico data come from?: The figures come from Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Replacement-level fertility rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Replacement-level fertility rate
Source: Gietel-Basten and Scherbov (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 1,393 data points, 1950–2010
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The replacement-level fertility rate (the total fertility rate needed to keep the population size stable over time, without migration) is commonly stated to be 2.1. But the level can vary based on the sex ratio, child mortality rates, and other factors.