Mexico Population Live (2026)
The live population of Mexico, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Mexico has an estimated population of about 130.9 million people in 2026 — 1.59% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 10th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Mexico's latest birth rate (14.4 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Mexico growing?
Yes. Around 5,163 babies are born in Mexico every day — about 215 an hour — while around 2,402 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 2,761 people a day, or about 1.0 million a year: a growth rate of 0.77% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Mexico is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 14.4 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 35th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Mexico live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Mexico
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Per hour | 215 | 100 | 115 |
| Per day | 5,163 | 2,402 | 2,761 |
| Per week | 36,139 | 16,815 | 19,324 |
| Per year | 1,884,399 | 876,769 | 1,007,630 |
How crowded is Mexico?
With about 130.9 million people living on 1,964,375 km², Mexico has roughly 66.6 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (47th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Mexico
A baby born in Mexico today can expect to live about 75.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (46th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $10,944 per person (36th of 72), Mexico is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Mexico at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 130,861,007 | 10 |
| Births per day | 5,163 | 14 |
| Deaths per day | 2,402 | 12 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 14.4 | 35 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.7 | 42 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.77% / year | 36 |
| Life expectancy | 75.1 years | 46 |
| Population density | 66.6 / km² | 47 |
| GDP per person | $10,944 | 36 |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | — |
| Capital | Mexico City | — |
| Languages | Spanish | — |
| Currency | Mexican Peso ($) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Mexico's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Mexico's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mexico in 2026?
The population of Mexico in 2026 is estimated at about 130.9 million people, which is around 1.59% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Mexico every day?
About 5,163 babies are born in Mexico every day — roughly 215 per hour, or 1.9 million per year — based on a birth rate of 14.4 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Mexico every day?
About 2,402 people die in Mexico every day — roughly 100 per hour, or 876,769 per year — based on a death rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Mexico growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 2,761 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.77% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Mexico?
Life expectancy at birth in Mexico is about 75.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Mexico population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Mexico's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.