Total population by age (70 years old) in Mexico
Mexico: Total population by age was 626.99 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
626.99
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
14th
of 234 countries
All-time high
626.99
in 2023
All-time low
52.8
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Mexico, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Mexico stood at 626.99. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Mexico peaked at 626.99 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 52.8, in 1950.
That places Mexico 14th out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 52.8 | — |
| 1951 | 54.44 | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 54.88 | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 54.97 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 56.56 | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 60.75 | +7.4% |
| 1956 | 64.42 | +6.0% |
| 1957 | 65.14 | +1.1% |
| 1958 | 64.7 | -0.7% |
| 1959 | 64.78 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 65.65 | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 66.91 | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 68.33 | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 70.1 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 72.73 | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 76.9 | +5.7% |
| 1966 | 81.92 | +6.5% |
| 1967 | 86.3 | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 88.95 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 91.03 | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 94.54 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 98.24 | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 101.47 | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 105.33 | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 109.48 | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 113.98 | +4.1% |
| 1976 | 119.12 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 124.28 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 128.74 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 132.54 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 136.08 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 140.27 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 145.19 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 150.03 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 154.93 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 160.14 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 165.18 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 170.63 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 177.05 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 184.97 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 195.44 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 206.26 | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 215.59 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 222.98 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 231.17 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 242.85 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 253.68 | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 262.09 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 270.21 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 279.27 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 290.7 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 303.76 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 316.61 | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 327.29 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 338.21 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 352.72 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 367.25 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 378.51 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 388.59 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 399.02 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 409.01 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 419.02 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 430.69 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 444.64 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 459.19 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 475.07 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 493.87 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 513.73 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 531.83 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 550.63 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 568.64 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 581.86 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 600.71 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 626.99 | +4.4% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 626.99 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.33, 19.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 626.99 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18.69, 33.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 59.34 | 52.8 | 65.14 | 10 |
| 1960s | 76.88 | 65.65 | 91.03 | 10 |
| 1970s | 112.77 | 94.54 | 132.54 | 10 |
| 1980s | 158.45 | 136.08 | 184.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 237.95 | 195.44 | 279.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 346.27 | 290.7 | 399.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 472.77 | 409.01 | 550.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 594.55 | 568.64 | 626.99 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More population data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 143,772 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7936 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7222 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Mexico?
- Total population by age in Mexico was 626.99 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 626.99 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.8 in 1950.
- How does Mexico rank for total population by age?
- Mexico ranks 14th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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