Population Dynamics
Part 4…read more

In this section...
You will learn about Mexico's increasing population and
the country's high percentage of young people.…read more

What's happening to Mexico's
population?
· Middle Income Country
· Total Population: 108.3 million
· Birth Rate: 20.04 Per 1000
· Death Rate: 4.78 Per 1000
· Natural Increase: 15.26 Per 1000…read more

Mexico has a large youthful population.
· The population grew from just 20 million in 1940 to 70 million by
1980 and is fast approaching 110 million.
· The fertility rate in 1970 was high as 7.1 but is much lower now. In
2008, it was still above the replacement level, at 2.4.
· The average age in Mexico is just 26.
· 47% of Mexico's young people are now entering the childbearing
age.…read more

Why is Mexico's population changing?
· A low death rate. This is due to more childhood vaccinations being
introduced, an increase in doctors and efforts to reduce infant
mortality.
· Although the birth rate is falling, there is still a large percentage of
young people. Even if these young people have fewer children than
their parents did, the population of Mexico's will still continue to
increase.…read more

What does this mean for Mexico?
· A large youthful population requires an increase in school places.
· Large numbers of young people are unable to find work so some
migrate to the USA in order to find work.
· There is a growing manufacturing industry.…read more