Mexico is a country in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025 it has about 132 million people (UN estimate), the 11th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 11th
Mexicoメキシコ
Region
Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Population
about 132 million (11th)
Area
1,964,375 km² (13th)
UN member since
November 7, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Mexico in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 132 million, the 11th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about the same as Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,964,375 km², the 13th largest of the 193. That is about 5.2 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 67.
Joining the United Nations
Mexico joined the United Nations on November 7, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: South Africa.
Think about it
Q1Compare Mexico’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Mexico on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Mexico, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 8 UN member states in Central America. The one with the most people is Mexico.