Mexico City Population 2026 capital
Mexico City has a population of 12,294,193, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Mexico City. Roughly 9.2% of Mexico's population lives here. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
Population (city proper)
12,294,193
Rank in Mexico
#1
Coordinates
19.43°N, 99.13°W
~2,240 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Other big cities in Mexico City
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Iztapalapa | 1,835,486 | #3 |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 1,185,772 | #12 |
| Coyoacán | 614,447 | #30 |
| Tlalpan | 574,577 | #33 |
| Cuauhtémoc | 531,831 | #35 |
| Xochimilco | 442,178 | #43 |
| Azcapotzalco | 414,711 | #47 |
| Iztacalco | 384,326 | #52 |
Cities near Mexico City
- Cuauhtémoc531,831 people · ~3 km away
- Benito Juarez355,017 people · ~5 km away
- Iztacalco384,326 people · ~5 km away
- Gustavo Adolfo Madero1,185,772 people · ~7 km away
- Miguel Hidalgo372,889 people · ~8 km away
- Azcapotzalco414,711 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mexico City?
Mexico City has a population of 12,294,193 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Mexico City in?
Mexico City is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Mexico City the capital of Mexico?
Yes, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.