Population Comparison: Mexico Vs Belize

Mexico City has the highest population density when compared to the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, and Belize. Mexico City is one of the most populous cities in the world, with a large population occupying a relatively small area. This high population density is due to the city's economic opportunities, cultural attractions, and urbanisation. Meanwhile, Belize is the most sparsely populated country in Central America, with a population density of about 45.4 people per square mile, the lowest in Latin America and one of the lowest in the world.

Belize's population density

Belize has a population of about 416,799 as of 2024, with an estimated reach of 390,000 by 2020 and a projected population of nearly 700,000 by 2100. With a land area of 8,807 square miles, this gives Belize a population density of about 45.4 persons per square mile or 18 per square kilometre (47 per square mile). This is the lowest density in Latin America and one of the lowest in the world.

Belize's population is growing at a rate of 2.5% a year. The largest city in Belize is Belize City, with a population of 57,000, while the capital, Belmopan, has a population of 16,500. 47.8% of the population is urban, and the median age in Belize is 26.0 years.

The demographics of Belize have been influenced by colonisation, slavery, and immigration, resulting in a diverse mix of ethnic groups, languages, and cultures. The Maya have inhabited the region since the second millennium BC, and there are now three Maya groups in Belize: the Mopan, the Yucatec, and the Q'eqchi. Belizean Creoles, or Kriols, account for 21% of the population, while Mestizos, originally a mix of Maya and Spanish, make up 50% of the population. The Garinagu, a mix of West/Central African, Arawak, and Island Carib people, make up 4.5% of the population. There are also large communities of Asians, East Indians, and expatriate Americans and Africans residing in Belize.

Mexico's population density

Mexico has a population density of around 65.18 inhabitants per square kilometre. This figure remained largely unchanged between 2020 and 2021, but it was still the highest in the observed period. Mexico City is the federal entity with the largest population density in the country, with 6,163.3 residents per square kilometre. The State of Mexico follows second, with a population density of 760.2 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Mexico is currently the US's second-largest goods trading partner, and approximately a quarter of the population lives in and around Mexico City. The country is slightly less than three times the size of Texas and is bordered by Belize, Guatemala, and the United States. It has a total land area of 1,943,945 sq km.

The population of Mexico is largely urban, with 81.6% of the total population living in urban areas as of 2023. The major urban areas in Mexico include Mexico City (22.281 million), Guadalajara (5.420 million), Monterrey (5.117 million), Puebla (3.345 million), and Toluca de Lerdo (2.626 million).

In terms of demographics, the majority of Mexico's population is Mestizo (Indigenous-Spanish) (62%), followed by predominantly Indigenous (21%), Indigenous (7%), and other (mostly European) (10%). The country has a high degree of linguistic diversity, with Spanish being the most commonly spoken language (93.8%). However, indigenous languages are also widely spoken, including various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional languages (5.4%).

Belize's population growth

Belize's population has been steadily increasing over the years. The current population of Belize in 2024 is 416,656, according to one source, and 416,964 according to another. This is a 1.42% increase from 2023, when the population was 410,825. In 2022, the population was 405,272, a 1.37% increase from the previous year. The population in 2021 was 400,031, a slight increase from 395,000 in 2020.

The population of Belize is equivalent to 0.01% of the total world population, and the country ranks 177th in terms of population. The median age in Belize is 26 years, and 47.8% of the population is urban (196,317 people in 2023).

Mexico's population growth

Mexico's population has been steadily increasing over the years, with the country ranking 10th in the world in terms of population size. As of July 2024, the population of Mexico is approximately 129,436,039, a 0.73% increase from 2023. The population density in Mexico is around 65-66 people per square kilometre, with the highest density in Mexico City. This equates to 171 people per square mile.

The population density in Mexico saw no significant changes in 2021 compared to 2020, maintaining a density of 65.18 inhabitants per square kilometre. However, the population density reached its highest level in the observed period in 2021. Mexico City's high population density is attributed to its economic opportunities, cultural attractions, and urbanisation.

The urban population in Mexico makes up 87.8% of the total population, with a median age of 29.8 years. The total land area of Mexico is 1,943,950 square kilometres, or 750,563 square miles. The country's population is equivalent to 1.6% of the total world population.

Belize's population distribution

Belize is the most sparsely populated country in Central America, with a population of around 416,964 as of 2024. The population density is 18 per square kilometre, or 47 people per square mile. The median age in Belize is 26 years, and around 47.8% of the population is urban (approximately 196,317 people in 2023).

Belize is a diverse country in terms of ethnicity, with around 51.7% of the population identifying as Mestizo-Hispanic/Latino, 25.2% as Creole, 9.8% as Maya, 4% as Garifuna, and 1.5% as East Indian. The remaining 7.8% includes European, Middle Eastern, Chinese, and North American groups, among others.

Belize's population is spread across several cities and towns, with the largest being Belize City, the former capital and principal port, with a population of 67,169. Other major population centres include San Ignacio (27,878), Belmopan, the current capital (19,931), and Orange Walk Town (16,709).

English is the only official language of Belize and is used in government and education. However, Belize is linguistically diverse, with Kriol, Spanish, Maya dialects, Garifuna, and Mennonite dialects also being spoken.

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