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Mexico undergoes demographic shift with aging population and delayed marriage
Recent data from INEGI reveals significant demographic shifts in Mexico, characterized by an aging population and changing social structures. The 2025 Intercensal Survey indicates the national population has reached approximately 131 million, with the median age rising to 32 years. This aging trend is driven by a sharp decline in fertility rates, which fell to 1.2 children per woman in 2024, well below the replacement level of 2.1.
Social trends show a notable delay in marriage. The average age for women to marry has increased to 32.5 years, while for men it has risen to 35.4 years. Additionally, the marriage rate has declined, with Mexico recording 491,640 marriages in 2025. Conversely, divorce rates are trending upward; in 2025, there were 155,254 divorces, representing 31.6 divorces for every 100 marriages.
Regional disparities remain prominent. Mexico City reports the lowest marriage rate in the country, while Quintana Roo maintains the highest. In states like Coahuila, divorce rates per 100 marriages are notably higher than the national average. Educational and economic factors also play a role, as higher levels of schooling and financial stability correlate with different marriage and fertility patterns across the country.
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Ciudad de México · Coahuila · INEGI · Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía · Liliana San Martín Castillo · Mauricio Kuri González · Mexico · Mexico City · Querétaro · Quintana Roo · San Juan del Río · Secretaría de la Juventud del Estado de Querétaro
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 'Contigo Sanamente' program has provided over 400,000 mental health services to youth in 18 municipalities since 2022. codiceinformativo.com
- [DISPUTED] Querétaro's national ranking for youth suicide (ages 15-29) improved from 6th place in 2022 to 15th place in 2025.
- [● 2 SOURCES] More than 1,143 cases of suicidal risk have received containment and accompaniment services.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new mental health guide is being distributed to more than 65,000 youth aged 12 to 29. codiceinformativo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The mental health program has achieved 100 percent coverage in public high schools.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The program budget increased from approximately 3.7 million pesos in 2022 to 9.2 million pesos in 2025.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Over 2,000 training sessions have been conducted for teachers and parents.
- [DISPUTED] Querétaro's ranking in life satisfaction rose from 15th place in 2021 to 6th place in 2025.