How has Mexico’s population changed in recent decades?

Due to migration, the population has decreased.

More people have moved from the highlands to the coasts.

The bulk of the population has shifted from rural to urban.

Protestants now outnumber Catholics in most parts of Mexico.

Mexico’s population has actually increased in recent decades. The country's population has been steadily growing due to natural population growth, meaning the number of births exceeds the number of deaths. The Mexican government reported that the country's population reached around 126 million in 2020, which is an increase from previous years.