Tlaxcala
The state of Tlaxcala has 60 municipalities, a total population of 1,342,977 inhabitants (649,894 men and 693,083 women), 3,499 schools, 718 health facilities and 1,175 localities. Source: Census of Population and Housing 2020 (INEGI).
Demographics of Tlaxcala
Demographic structure of the state according to the 2020 Census. The demographic dependency ratio is 51.1%.
Religion in Tlaxcala
| Religion | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 1,142,076 | 85% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 84,419 | 6.3% |
| No religion | 92,314 | 6.9% |
Households in Tlaxcala
Employment and Economy in Tlaxcala
EAP, unemployment and social security coverage of the state according to the 2020 Census. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Social Security
| Indicator | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage | 964,599 | 71.8% |
| IMSS | 322,989 | 24.1% |
| ISSSTE | 79,441 | 5.9% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 531,286 | 39.6% |
| Without health coverage | 356,641 | 26.6% |
Education
Housing and Services in Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala has 424,275 total dwellings, of which 326,652 are inhabited private dwellings.
Technology and Equipment
| Indicator | Dwellings | % |
|---|---|---|
| Television | 312,057 | 95.5% |
| Cell phone | 289,686 | 88.7% |
| Computer | 96,501 | 29.5% |
| Internet | 131,845 | 40.4% |
| Automobile | 134,337 | 41.1% |
| Without any ICT | 5,272 | 1.6% |
Crime in Tlaxcala
Evolution of recorded crimes in Tlaxcala by year. In 2025, 2,493 crimes were recorded.
| Year | Total Crimes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,317 | - |
| 2016 | 6,775 | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 6,964 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 6,369 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 4,411 | -30.7% |
| 2020 | 4,141 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 4,527 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 4,415 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 3,879 | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 3,430 | -11.6% |
| 2025 | 2,493 | -27.3% |
Municipalities with Most Crimes in Tlaxcala (2025)
| # | Municipality | Crimes | Population | Rate (/100K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 393 | 99,896 | 393 |
| 2 | Apizaco | 219 | 80,725 | 271 |
| 3 | Chiautempan | 195 | 73,215 | 266 |
| 4 | San Pablo del Monte | 172 | 82,688 | 208 |
| 5 | Huamantla | 166 | 98,764 | 168 |
| 6 | Calpulalpan | 133 | 51,172 | 260 |
| 7 | Zacatelco | 119 | 45,717 | 260 |
| 8 | Papalotla de Xicohténcatl | 66 | 33,499 | 197 |
| 9 | Tlaxco | 65 | 45,438 | 143 |
| 10 | Panotla | 55 | 28,357 | 194 |
Municipalities with Most Companies in Tlaxcala
Ranking of municipalities by total economic establishments registered in DENUE.
| # | Municipality | Companies | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apizaco | 7,119 | 15.7% |
| 2 | Tlaxcala | 7,049 | 15.6% |
| 3 | Chiautempan | 6,363 | 14.1% |
| 4 | San Pablo del Monte | 5,523 | 12.2% |
| 5 | Huamantla | 5,513 | 12.2% |
| 6 | Calpulalpan | 3,410 | 7.5% |
| 7 | Zacatelco | 3,364 | 7.4% |
| 8 | Contla de Juan Cuamatzi | 2,497 | 5.5% |
| 9 | Tlaxco | 2,265 | 5% |
| 10 | Papalotla de Xicohténcatl | 2,113 | 4.7% |
Municipalities with Highest Education in Tlaxcala
Municipalities with the highest average years of schooling, according to the 2020 Census.
| # | Municipality | Avg. Years of Schooling | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 12.2 | 99,896 |
| 2 | Totolac | 11.5 | 22,529 |
| 3 | Apetatitlán de Antonio Carvajal | 11.2 | 16,003 |
| 4 | La Magdalena Tlaltelulco | 11 | 19,036 |
| 5 | Amaxac de Guerrero | 10.9 | 11,403 |
| 6 | Panotla | 10.9 | 28,357 |
| 7 | Yauhquemehcan | 10.9 | 42,242 |
| 8 | Apizaco | 10.9 | 80,725 |
| 9 | San Jerónimo Zacualpan | 10.5 | 4,092 |
| 10 | San Damián Texóloc | 10.5 | 5,884 |
Most Populated Municipalities of Tlaxcala
| # | Municipality | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tlaxcala | 99,896 | 7.4% |
| 2 | Huamantla | 98,764 | 7.4% |
| 3 | San Pablo del Monte | 82,688 | 6.2% |
| 4 | Apizaco | 80,725 | 6% |
| 5 | Chiautempan | 73,215 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Calpulalpan | 51,172 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Zacatelco | 45,717 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Tlaxco | 45,438 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Yauhquemehcan | 42,242 | 3.1% |
| 10 | Ixtacuixtla de Mariano Matamoros | 38,970 | 2.9% |
Rankings of Tlaxcala
Explore the rankings of municipalities of Tlaxcala by different indicators.