What is the population of Monterrey?
Monterrey's metropolitan area has about 5,122,000 people, making it the 79th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In Mexico
Metro population
5,122,000
0.062% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+1.45%
About 203 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
767/km²
6,680 km² metro area
City proper
1,135,512
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Monterrey
With a metropolitan population of 5,122,000 and a city-proper population of 1,135,512, Monterrey ranks among Mexico's largest urban areas. The city sits at 560 m elevation in north-central Mexico and has grown at an annual rate of 1.5%. Founded in 1596, it maintains a population density of 767 people per km².
Monterrey International Airport (MTY) and Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) serve the metropolitan region. The city is led by mayor Adrián de la Garza.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- North America
- World rank
- #79 of 140
- Share of country
- 3.9%
- Founded
- 1596
- Leadership
- Adrián de la Garza
- Elevation
- 560 m
- Coordinates
- 25.684, -100.317
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Monterrey International AirportMTY
24 km from the city centre
- Plan de Guadalupe International AirportSLW
63 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Monterrey | 5.12M |
Population Trend in Mexico
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 27,587,939 |
| 1960 | 36,724,615 |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 |
| 2030 | 136,904,738 |
| 2040 | 144,624,323 |
| 2050 | 148,946,274 |
| 2060 | 149,893,286 |
| 2070 | 148,063,211 |
| 2080 | 143,798,332 |
| 2090 | 137,597,074 |
| 2100 | 130,248,836 |
Other Major Cities in Mexico
2 more cities in our dataset.
- Mexico City22.3M · +0.80%
- Guadalajara5.27M · +1.25%
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
- Guadalajara
637 km · Mexico
- Houston
666 km · United States
- Mexico City
706 km · Mexico
- Dallas
860 km · United States
- Phoenix
1,426 km · United States
- Denver
1,622 km · United States
Monterrey Population FAQ
What is the difference between Monterrey's city and metro population?
About 1,135,512 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 5,122,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Monterrey growing or shrinking?
Monterrey is growing at +1.45% a year.
What share of Mexico's population lives in Monterrey?
Monterrey's metro area holds about 3.9% of Mexico's total population.
How densely populated is Monterrey?
Monterrey has roughly 767 people per km² across a metro area of about 6,680 km².
Which airports serve Monterrey?
The nearest major airports are Monterrey International Airport (MTY), Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW).
Which country is Monterrey in?
Monterrey is in Mexico, in North America.
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