Yucatán
The state of Yucatán has 106 municipalities, a total population of 2,320,898 inhabitants (1,140,279 men and 1,180,619 women), 6,234 schools, 813 health facilities and 2,434 localities. Source: Census of Population and Housing 2020 (INEGI).
Demographics of Yucatán
Demographic structure of the state according to the 2020 Census. The demographic dependency ratio is 48.2%.
Religion in Yucatán
| Religion | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 1,724,057 | 74.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 370,398 | 16% |
| No religion | 215,414 | 9.3% |
Households in Yucatán
Employment and Economy in Yucatán
EAP, unemployment and social security coverage of the state according to the 2020 Census. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.
Social Security
| Indicator | People | % |
|---|---|---|
| With health coverage | 1,810,121 | 78% |
| IMSS | 980,491 | 42.2% |
| ISSSTE | 116,856 | 5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI | 628,098 | 27.1% |
| Without health coverage | 505,108 | 21.8% |
Education
Housing and Services in Yucatán
Yucatán has 837,334 total dwellings, of which 633,198 are inhabited private dwellings.
Technology and Equipment
| Indicator | Dwellings | % |
|---|---|---|
| Television | 599,279 | 94.6% |
| Cell phone | 580,440 | 91.7% |
| Computer | 246,448 | 38.9% |
| Internet | 339,142 | 53.6% |
| Automobile | 252,625 | 39.9% |
| Without any ICT | 16,519 | 2.6% |
Crime in Yucatán
Evolution of recorded crimes in Yucatán by year. In 2025, 5,357 crimes were recorded.
| Year | Total Crimes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34,716 | - |
| 2016 | 34,288 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 24,390 | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 13,129 | -46.2% |
| 2019 | 16,419 | +25.1% |
| 2020 | 8,417 | -48.7% |
| 2021 | 8,565 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 4,209 | -50.9% |
| 2023 | 4,280 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 4,147 | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 5,357 | +29.2% |
Municipalities with Most Crimes in Yucatán (2025)
Municipalities with Most Companies in Yucatán
Ranking of municipalities by total economic establishments registered in DENUE.
Municipalities with Highest Education in Yucatán
Municipalities with the highest average years of schooling, according to the 2020 Census.
| # | Municipality | Avg. Years of Schooling | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mérida | 11.4 | 995,129 |
| 2 | Conkal | 11.2 | 16,671 |
| 3 | Dzidzantún | 9.4 | 8,345 |
| 4 | Progreso | 9.3 | 66,008 |
| 5 | Yaxkukul | 9.2 | 3,293 |
| 6 | Chicxulub Pueblo | 9.2 | 4,497 |
| 7 | Tixkokob | 9.2 | 18,420 |
| 8 | Kanasín | 9.1 | 141,939 |
| 9 | Umán | 9.1 | 69,147 |
| 10 | Ticul | 9 | 40,495 |
Most Populated Municipalities of Yucatán
Rankings of Yucatán
Explore the rankings of municipalities of Yucatán by different indicators.