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Mexico Population Pyramid 1994

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1994
Population: 89,259,204

Year

-5 -1   1994  +1 +5

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Summary

Mexico in 1994

The population of Mexico in 1994 was 89,259,204. That is 21.4% more than in 1984, when the population stood at 73,506,846.

Half of the population was younger than 21.0 years; 36.9% were children under 15 and 4.4% were 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #11 of 201 by population Ranks #109 of 201 by median age Ranks #101 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Mexico
Population
89,259,204
Median age
21.0
0-14 %
36.9%
65+ %
4.4%
Child dependency
62.8
Old-age dependency
7.4
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
148,946,274
Population 2100
130,248,836
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.91

The fertility rate of Mexico was 1.91 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
4050607080
19602023 · 75.1

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 75.1 years on average (77.8 years for girls, 72.2 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Mexico
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,697,453 immigrants live in Mexico, 1.3% of the population.

United States of America823,502
Honduras166,398
Venezuela111,191
Haiti91,622
Guatemala81,012
Where emigrants live (2024)

11,596,448 people born in Mexico live in other countries.

United States of America11,279,561
Canada103,620
Spain77,724
Guatemala20,758
Bolivia11,841
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Mexico compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Mexico 89,259,205 21.0
Guatemala 10,043,718 17.3
El Salvador 5,714,129 19.3
Honduras 5,579,242 17.1
Nicaragua 4,549,317 17.4
Frequently asked questions about Mexico's population
What was the population of Mexico in 1994?
In 1994, Mexico's population was 89,259,204.
Is the population of Mexico increasing or decreasing?
Mexico's population grew 21.4% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 148,946,274 by 2050.
What is the median age in Mexico?
The median age in Mexico is 21.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Mexico's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Mexico, 36.9% of people are under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Mexico have?
Mexico has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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