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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Mexico

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population131.95M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.83T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$13.89K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth75.32024 · yearsInternet use83.1%2024 · % of populationForest area33.6%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
2.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Mexico2023 · 2.7%
01.032.053.074.11960199320252001: 2.8%2002: 3.2%2003: 3.8%2004: 4.1%2005: 4%2006: 3.7%2007: 3.7%2008: 3.9%2009: 4.1%2010: 4%2011: 3.9%2012: 3.8%2013: 3.7%2014: 3.7%2015: 3.7%2016: 3.7%2017: 3.7%2018: 3.6%2019: 3.4%2020: 3.1%2021: 3%2022: 2.8%2023: 2.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Mexico in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Mexico City
Country code
MEX

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