Mexico Population
Detailed population statistics for Mexico. Source: UN World Population Prospects (2023 estimates).
Population
128,455,567
Capital
Mexico City
Continent
North America
Area
1,964,375 km²
Density
65/km²
Growth Rate
0.75%
Mexico in a global context
With about 128,455,567 people, Mexico is home to roughly 1.60% of the world's population and ranks #10 among the countries on this list. Its population density of 65/km² is about 1.0 times the world average of 62 people per km², across a total area of 1,964,375 km².
Growth trend
At an annual growth rate of 0.75%, Mexico adds roughly 963,417 people per year. If that rate held steady, the population would reach about 138,421,477 in ten years and double in roughly 93 years. Real growth rarely stays constant, so treat these figures as a simple projection rather than a forecast.
Compared with nearby countries in the ranking
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 172,954,319 | 1.03% |
| 9 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 144,236,933 | -0.19% |
| 10 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 128,455,567 | 0.75% |
| 11 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 123,294,513 | -0.53% |
| 12 | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 117,337,368 | 1.54% |