What is the Population of Mexico?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Mexico has a population of approximately 130,575,786 people, making it the 10th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.63% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,964,375 km², the population density is roughly 66 people per km².
| Population | 130,575,786 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 10th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.63% |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² |
| Population density | 66 / km² |
| Demonym | Mexican |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 10th |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 9th |
| Japan | 123,210,000 | 11th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
Mexico compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belize | 417,634 | 22,966 |
| Guatemala | 18,079,810 | 108,889 |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 9,525,067 |
Mexico in context
- Mexico covers 1,964,375 km², making it the 13th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Belize, Guatemala, United States.
- With 130,575,786 people, Mexico holds about 25.5% of the population of North America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mexico is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Mexico — FAQ
What is the population of Mexico?
The population of Mexico is approximately 130,575,786 (130.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Mexico in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Mexico at approximately 130,575,786 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Mexico is the 10th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Mexico?
Approximately 130,575,786 people live in Mexico, making it the 10th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Mexico rank by population?
Mexico is the 10th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.63%.
What is the population density of Mexico?
Mexico has a population density of roughly 66 people per km², based on a land area of 1,964,375 km².
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