Rural areas in Mexico outpace cities in fertility rates, shaping population growth.
Rural areas in Mexico have higher fertility rates than urban areas, a common trend seen in many countries. Recent data shows that Mexican women in cities with over ten thousand people have lower fertility rates compared to smaller localities. Mexico has a high overall fertility rate, with a significant population increase between 1930 and 1950, driven mainly by urban growth due to internal migration. Urban areas saw a larger population increase from people born in other states compared to rural areas.