Fertility Rate: Mexico
Mexico's fertility rate is currently 1.892 births per woman as of 2024. # Mexico Fertility Rate Mexico's fertility rate stands at 1.
Current (2024)
1.892 births per woman
-0.9% y/y
Peak (1964)
6.833 births per woman
Low (2024)
1.892 births per woman
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Fertility Rate — Mexico
1960 — 2024
Fertility Rate — Mexico
Analysis# Mexico Fertility Rate
Mexico's fertility rate stands at 1.892 births per woman in 2024, marking both the lowest point in recorded history and a dramatic collapse from its 1964 peak of 6.833 births per woman. Over the past 64 years, the country has experienced a 72% decline in fertility, representing one of the most rapid demographic transitions in Latin America.
The decline accelerated notably after 2015, when the rate was 2.137 births per woman. Year-over-year decreases have been consistent, dropping roughly 0.01 to 0.05 births per woman annually through 2024. Mexico's fertility rate now aligns with developed nations, signaling fundamental shifts in family planning, female workforce participation, and urbanization. Continued decline appears likely given sustained downward momentum.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.892 births per woman | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 1.91 births per woman | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 1.94 births per woman | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 1.97 births per woman | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 1.99 births per woman | -1.49% |
| 2019 | 2.02 births per woman | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 2.03 births per woman | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 2.041 births per woman | -2.16% |
| 2016 | 2.086 births per woman | -2.39% |
| 2015 | 2.137 births per woman | -3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.211 births per woman | -2.56% |
| 2013 | 2.269 births per woman | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 2.294 births per woman | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 2.317 births per woman | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 2.34 births per woman | -1.02% |
| 2009 | 2.364 births per woman | -1.13% |
| 2008 | 2.391 births per woman | -1.24% |
| 2007 | 2.421 births per woman | -1.43% |
| 2006 | 2.456 births per woman | -1.56% |
| 2005 | 2.495 births per woman | -1.62% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.536 births per woman | -1.67% |
| 2003 | 2.579 births per woman | -2.05% |
| 2002 | 2.633 births per woman | -1.42% |
| 2001 | 2.671 births per woman | -1.58% |
| 2000 | 2.714 births per woman | -1.77% |
| 1999 | 2.763 births per woman | -1.85% |
| 1998 | 2.815 births per woman | -2.46% |
| 1997 | 2.886 births per woman | -2.63% |
| 1996 | 2.964 births per woman | -2.63% |
| 1995 | 3.044 births per woman | -2.81% |
| 1994 | 3.132 births per woman | -2.46% |
| 1993 | 3.211 births per woman | -2.25% |
| 1992 | 3.285 births per woman | -2.32% |
| 1991 | 3.363 births per woman | -2.35% |
| 1990 | 3.444 births per woman | -2.49% |
| 1989 | 3.532 births per woman | -2.97% |
| 1988 | 3.64 births per woman | -4.29% |
| 1987 | 3.803 births per woman | -4.23% |
| 1986 | 3.971 births per woman | -2.84% |
| 1985 | 4.087 births per woman | -2.32% |
| 1984 | 4.184 births per woman | -2.61% |
| 1983 | 4.296 births per woman | -2.92% |
| 1982 | 4.425 births per woman | -3.26% |
| 1981 | 4.574 births per woman | -3.48% |
| 1980 | 4.739 births per woman | -4.53% |
| 1979 | 4.964 births per woman | -4.58% |
| 1978 | 5.202 births per woman | -2.97% |
| 1977 | 5.361 births per woman | -3.28% |
| 1976 | 5.543 births per woman | -3.42% |
| 1975 | 5.739 births per woman | -3.50% |
| 1974 | 5.947 births per woman | -2.84% |
| 1973 | 6.121 births per woman | -2.55% |
| 1972 | 6.281 births per woman | -2.15% |
| 1971 | 6.419 births per woman | -1.68% |
| 1970 | 6.529 births per woman | -1.46% |
| 1969 | 6.626 births per woman | -1.21% |
| 1968 | 6.707 births per woman | -0.68% |
| 1967 | 6.753 births per woman | -0.54% |
| 1966 | 6.79 births per woman | -0.43% |
| 1965 | 6.819 births per woman | -0.20% |
| 1964 | 6.833 births per woman | +0.23% |
| 1963 | 6.817 births per woman | +0.25% |
| 1962 | 6.8 births per woman | +0.34% |
| 1961 | 6.777 births per woman | +0.21% |
| 1960 | 6.763 births per woman | — |
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