Mexico Facts
Capital of MexicoThe capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
| Capital | Mexico City |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 131 million |
| Total area | 1,964,375 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 67 people per km² |
| Currency | Mexican peso (MXN) |
| Region | North America |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 131 million people = 131,000,000 people. Divided by 1,964,375 km²: 66.69 people per km², which rounds to 67.
Check it backwards
67 × 1,964,375 km² ≈ 131,023,813 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
How many people live in Mexico?
About 131 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 67 people per km².
How big is Mexico?
Mexico covers 1,964,375 km² in total area.
What currency does Mexico use?
The Mexican peso (MXN).