Deaths by age group in Mexico
Mexico: Deaths by age group was 2,079 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths by age group in Mexico, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths by age group in Mexico is 2,079 deaths, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Mexico peaked at 6,995 deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7 deaths, in 1978.
Mexico ranks 23rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 177.7 deaths | 11 deaths | 369 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 299.4 deaths | 135 deaths | 416 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 33.1 deaths | 7 deaths | 105 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 676.4 deaths | 9 deaths | 2,923 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,523 deaths | 2,576 deaths | 5,079 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,724 deaths | 4,423 deaths | 6,995 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,380 deaths | 2,753 deaths | 4,083 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,846 deaths | 1,957 deaths | 3,787 deaths | 4 |
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More health data for Mexico
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,312 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,760 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 340 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 340 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.09 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.12 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in Mexico?
- Deaths by age group in Mexico was 2,079 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 6,995 deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 deaths in 1978.
- How does Mexico rank for deaths by age group?
- Mexico ranks 23rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.