Latin America and the Caribbean vs Mexico: Child population
Latin America and the Caribbean
178,295
in 2025
Mexico
38,493
in 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
5th
Mexico rank
2nd
Child population over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Mexico
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 178,295 against 38,493 in Mexico, a difference of 139,802.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 4.6 times Mexico's.
Across all 76 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 5th and Mexico ranks 2nd of 10 groups.
Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 89,728 | 16,224 | 73,504 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 1960s | 121,354 | 23,010 | 98,344 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 1970s | 151,748 | 31,506 | 120,242 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 1980s | 175,887 | 36,997 | 138,890 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 1990s | 193,206 | 39,061 | 154,145 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2000s | 197,229 | 40,334 | 156,896 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2010s | 190,876 | 40,414 | 150,462 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2020s | 181,899 | 39,121 | 142,778 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child population, Latin America and the Caribbean or Mexico?
- Latin America and the Caribbean, at 178,295 against 38,493 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in child population between Latin America and the Caribbean and Mexico?
- 139,802, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean and Mexico?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean and Mexico rank globally for child population?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 5th and Mexico ranks 2nd of 10 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child population (in thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.