Mexico

1950

2026

2100

Mexico

1950

2026

2100

Mexico Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net emigration of 109,844 people—more people leaving than arriving.

Since 1950, Mexico has lost a cumulative 15.8 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

-109,844

Net migration rate

-0.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

Why are people leaving?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-22,614,120

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

-30,809

Top year: 2009

Peak emigration

-451,756

Lowest year: 1986

Recent avg (10 yrs)

-68319

Per year

In 2026, Mexico loses approximately 109,844 people to emigration (0.8 per 1,000 population).

The bottom line

Mexico is a source country for migration, with significant net emigration each year. Cumulatively since 1950, the country has lost 16 million people through migration.