Mexico’s birth rate has fallen significantly, with the total fertility rate dropping to approximately \(1.46\) children per woman, and the crude birth rate falling to around \(15.5\) live births per \(1,000\) inhabitants. For the first time, Mexico’s birth rate has dropped below replacement level and sits lower than that of the United States. [1, 2, 3]

Key birth rate and fertility indicators include:

• Crude Birth Rate: Approximately \(15.5\) births per \(1,000\) people.
• Total Fertility Rate (TFR): Roughly \(1.46\) children per woman.
• Replacement Rate Benchmark: The global replacement level is \(2.1\) children per woman; Mexico’s current rate is well below this threshold. [1, 2, 3, 4]

This generational decline in Mexico and the broader Latin American region is largely attributed to greater access to contraception, increased female workforce participation, and a steep drop in teenage pregnancies. To track ongoing shifts, you can consult the World Bank Group Data or The Global Economy Mexico Profilefor annual updates. [1, 2]