Mexico Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Mexico's death rate was 6.5 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mexico's death rate stood at 6.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.5 by 2025. Mexico ranked 145th globally.
Mexico’s death rate has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 13.99 in 1960 to a trough of 5.43 in 2001, reflecting sustained improvements in health care, sanitation and disease control over the past six decades. By 2025 the rate stands at 6.54, placing the country 145th globally and closely aligned with peers such as Lebanon (6.55) and Tonga (6.52). The long‑term decline mirrors regional trends in Latin America, where expanding insurance coverage and preventive programmes have reduced mortality from infectious diseases and maternal causes. Nonetheless, the modest rise from the 2001 trough suggests emerging challenges, including an ageing population and rising non‑communicable diseases, which could slow further reductions. Continued investment in chronic‑disease management, vaccination and health‑system efficiency will be crucial to maintain the downward trajectory and potentially bring the rate below the current peer group average.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.5 | +0.4 | #145 |
| 2023 | 6.2 | −0.4 | #61 |
| 2022 | 6.5 | −2.5 | #73 |
| 2021 | 9.0 | +0.6 | #133 |
| 2020 | 8.4 | +2.3 | #129 |
| 2019 | 6.1 | +0.0 | #54 |
| 2018 | 6.1 | +0.1 | #55 |
| 2017 | 6.0 | +0.1 | #55 |
| 2016 | 5.9 | +0.1 | #53 |
| 2015 | 5.8 | +0.1 | #50 |
| 2014 | 5.7 | +0.0 | #49 |
| 2013 | 5.7 | +0.0 | #49 |
| 2012 | 5.7 | −0.0 | #48 |
| 2011 | 5.7 | −0.0 | #50 |
| 2010 | 5.7 | −0.0 | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's death rate was 6.5 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's death rate peaked at 14.0 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Mexico was 5.4 in 2001.
Mexico ranks 145th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's death rate is projected to reach 6.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Mexico in 2025 was 6.5. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_death-rate,
title = {Mexico Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}