Population Growth Trends in Mexico from 1990 to 2023

Mexico experienced steady population growth throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, with rates ranging between 1.8% and 2.0%. Economic development and relatively high birth rates contributed to this consistent expansion. However, growth began to moderate in the mid-2000s, declining to 1.4% by 2005 as fertility rates fell in response to increased urbanization and education.

The decline accelerated in the 2010s, with growth dropping to 0.6% by 2022. While the 2023 growth rate of 0.7% signals a modest recovery, likely linked to improved economic conditions post-pandemic, Mexico’s population trends reflect broader shifts toward slower growth seen across middle-income countries.