Yucatán population surpasses 2.5 million milestone

The population of Yucatán has surpassed 2.5 million residents, according to the 2025 Intercensal Survey released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The state recorded 2,506,448 inhabitants, representing an 8.7% increase since 2020, although the annual growth rate slowed to 1.4% between 2020 and 2025.

Mérida remains the most populous municipality, surpassing the one million mark with 1,053,914 residents. In contrast, the municipality of Conkal experienced significant growth of 67%, with nearly one-quarter of its residents arriving within the last five years. Kanasín also saw a 26% population increase, reaching 178,651 residents and maintaining a higher population density than Mérida.

Demographic shifts in the state include an aging population, with the median age rising from 30 to 32, and a declining fertility rate from 2.1 to 1.9 children per woman. Technological and educational improvements were also noted, including a rise in household internet access from 55.3% to 79.3% and a decrease in the illiteracy rate among residents aged 15 and older.