Population

Mexico's population of 111.2 million people is growing at about 1.1 percent annually. Roughly 60 percent of the population is of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage. Roughly 30 percent belongs to various indigenous groups. Most of these are descendants of the Mayans and Aztecs. About 9 percent is of European ancestry. Most Mexicans tend to identify with their indigenous and Spanish heritage. Mexico City, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the world; its metropolitan area has a population of almost 22 million. Guadalajara and Monterrey are also major population centers.