Net migration in Mexico
Mexico: Net migration was -108,037 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Mexico, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Mexico is -108,037, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 62.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Mexico peaked at -30,809 in 2009 and was at its lowest, -451,756, in 1986.
That places Mexico 200th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -85,809 | -137,051 | -56,174 | 10 |
| 1970s | -212,708 | -246,034 | -164,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | -389,816 | -451,756 | -252,177 | 10 |
| 1990s | -337,957 | -358,039 | -321,385 | 10 |
| 2000s | -257,179 | -379,812 | -30,809 | 10 |
| 2010s | -172,403 | -304,472 | -37,826 | 10 |
| 2020s | -115,391 | -147,456 | -101,044 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More financial sector data for Mexico
- Official exchange rate 19.24 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.75 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 16.30 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 27.1% (2025)
- Broad money 48.0% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 4.77 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 27.1% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 35.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 28.6% (2025)
- Claims on central government 4.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Mexico?
- Net migration in Mexico was -108,037 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was -30,809 in 2009.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -451,756 in 1986.
- How does Mexico rank for net migration?
- Mexico ranks 200th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.