Puebla
The state of Puebla has 217 municipalities, a total population of 6,583,278 inhabitants (3,160,115 men and 3,423,163 women), 21,907 schools, 3,305 health facilities and 6,568 localities. Source: Census of Population and Housing 2020 (INEGI).
Municipalities
217
Municipalities in the state
Population
6,583,278
M: 3,160,115 /
F: 3,423,163
Schools
21,907
Educational establishments
Health
3,305
Health facilities
Localities
6,568
Registered communities
Companies
161,766
DENUE establishments
Demographics of Puebla
Demographic structure of the state according to the 2020 Census. The demographic dependency ratio is 53.7%.
0-14 years
1,780,704
27% of the population
15-64 years
4,280,848
65% - Working age
65+ years
516,055
7.8% - Elderly
Indigenous Language
615,622
9.4% of the population
Afro-Mexican
113,945
1.7%
With Disability
300,150
4.6%
Religion in Puebla
| Religion | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 5,547,167 | 84.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 555,536 | 8.4% |
| No religion | 458,039 | 7% |
Households in Puebla
Total Households
1,713,381
Census households
Female-headed
543,681
31.7% of households
Employment and Economy in Puebla
EAP, unemployment and social security coverage of the state according to the 2020 Census. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Total EAP
3,198,118
M: 1,887,571 /
F: 1,310,547
Employed Population
3,145,110
98.3% of EAP
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
53,008 unemployed
Economically Inactive
1,947,673
29.6% of the population
Social Security
| Indicator | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage | 4,650,982 | 70.6% |
| IMSS | 1,445,433 | 22% |
| ISSSTE | 218,559 | 3.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 2,721,081 | 41.3% |
| Without health coverage | 1,921,945 | 29.2% |
Education
Average Years of Schooling
7.4
Years of study
Illiterate (15+)
334,179
7%
No Schooling (15+)
318,081
6.6%
Post-basic Education (18+)
1,829,262
With post-basic education
Housing and Services in Puebla
Puebla has 2,170,923 total dwellings, of which 1,657,014 are inhabited private dwellings.
Total Dwellings
2,170,923
Census 2020
With Electricity
102.3%
1,695,462 dwellings
Piped Water
98.5%
1,632,429 dwellings
With Drainage
98.1%
1,625,891 dwellings
With All Services
94.5%
1,566,118 dwellings
With Internet
41.7%
691,363 dwellings
Technology and Equipment
| Indicator | Dwellings | % |
|---|---|---|
| Television | 1,516,667 | 91.5% |
| Cell phone | 1,444,126 | 87.2% |
| Computer | 505,613 | 30.5% |
| Internet | 691,363 | 41.7% |
| Automobile | 606,174 | 36.6% |
| Without any ICT | 49,800 | 3% |
Crime in Puebla
Evolution of recorded crimes in Puebla by year. In 2025, 82,122 crimes were recorded.
| Year | Total Crimes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64,399 | - |
| 2016 | 51,061 | -20.7% |
| 2017 | 53,800 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 61,172 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 76,556 | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 63,587 | -16.9% |
| 2021 | 75,141 | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 77,106 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 77,244 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 80,005 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 82,122 | +2.6% |
Municipalities with Most Crimes in Puebla (2025)
| # | Municipality | Crimes | Population | Rate (/100K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puebla | 35,509 | 1,692,181 | 2,098 |
| 2 | Tehuacán | 3,657 | 327,312 | 1,117 |
| 3 | San Andrés Cholula | 3,614 | 154,448 | 2,340 |
| 4 | San Martín Texmelucan | 2,487 | 155,738 | 1,597 |
| 5 | Amozoc | 2,441 | 125,876 | 1,939 |
| 6 | Atlixco | 2,319 | 141,793 | 1,635 |
| 7 | Cuautlancingo | 2,284 | 137,435 | 1,662 |
| 8 | San Pedro Cholula | 1,728 | 138,433 | 1,248 |
| 9 | Huauchinango | 1,455 | 103,946 | 1,400 |
| 10 | Huejotzingo | 1,313 | 90,794 | 1,446 |
Municipalities with Most Companies in Puebla
Ranking of municipalities by total economic establishments registered in DENUE.
| # | Municipality | Companies | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puebla | 81,649 | 50.5% |
| 2 | Tehuacán | 20,168 | 12.5% |
| 3 | San Martín Texmelucan | 11,013 | 6.8% |
| 4 | San Pedro Cholula | 9,773 | 6% |
| 5 | Atlixco | 7,740 | 4.8% |
| 6 | San Andrés Cholula | 7,100 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Amozoc | 6,469 | 4% |
| 8 | Tepeaca | 6,112 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Huauchinango | 5,993 | 3.7% |
| 10 | Teziutlán | 5,749 | 3.6% |
Municipalities with Highest Education in Puebla
Municipalities with the highest average years of schooling, according to the 2020 Census.
| # | Municipality | Avg. Years of Schooling | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Andrés Cholula | 12.1 | 154,448 |
| 2 | Cuautlancingo | 11.3 | 137,435 |
| 3 | Puebla | 11.2 | 1,692,181 |
| 4 | San Pedro Cholula | 10.9 | 138,433 |
| 5 | Teteles de Avila Castillo | 10.7 | 6,653 |
| 6 | San Miguel Xoxtla | 10 | 12,461 |
| 7 | Zaragoza | 9.9 | 16,752 |
| 8 | Coronango | 9.8 | 46,836 |
| 9 | Huejotzingo | 9.8 | 90,794 |
| 10 | San Martín Texmelucan | 9.7 | 155,738 |
Most Populated Municipalities of Puebla
| # | Municipality | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puebla | 1,692,181 | 25.7% |
| 2 | Tehuacán | 327,312 | 5% |
| 3 | San Martín Texmelucan | 155,738 | 2.4% |
| 4 | San Andrés Cholula | 154,448 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Atlixco | 141,793 | 2.2% |
| 6 | San Pedro Cholula | 138,433 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Cuautlancingo | 137,435 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Amozoc | 125,876 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Huauchinango | 103,946 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Teziutlán | 103,583 | 1.6% |
Rankings of Puebla
Explore the rankings of municipalities of Puebla by different indicators.