Mexico

Mexico is a country located in the southern part of North America, bordered by the United States to the north, Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The capital is Mexico City, one of the largest and most populous cities in the world. Mexican culture is a rich tapestry of indigenous, Spanish, and other European influences, evident in music, art, traditions, and cuisine, famous for dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole. Mexico's economy is one of the largest in Latin America, based on a mix of modern industry and agriculture, with a rapidly growing tourism sector. Mexico is known for its ancient civilizations, such as the Aztecs and Maya, and archaeological sites like Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza. The country has a history of Spanish colonization and gained independence in 1821. Mexico is also famous for its cultural traditions, such as the Day of the Dead and mariachi music. Population of Mexico from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 125.9 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 127.6 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 128.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Mexico City): Population in 2020: About 9.2 million inhabitants in the city, with a metropolitan area reaching about 21.8 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Mexico City: ~9.2 million Ecatepec de Morelos: ~1.6 million Guadalajara: ~1.5 million Puebla: ~1.5 million Juárez: ~1.3 million Tijuana: ~1.9 million León: ~1.6 million Monterrey: ~1.1 million Zapopan: ~1.4 million Nezahualcóyotl: ~1.1 million Administrative Divisions: Mexico is divided into 32 federal entities, including 31 states and Mexico City as a separate entity. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $1,223,000 million. 2019: About $1,268,000 million. 2020: Approximately $1,076,000 million (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $21,000 million. 2019: About $18,000 million. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 53.6%. 2019: About 52.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 3.3%. 2019: About 3.5%. 2020: Approximately 4.5% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 4.9%. 2019: About 3.6%. 2020: Approximately 3.4% (estimate).