Normally, the migratory movements of Mexicans abroad are known, mainly to the United States, but there is also a reverse movement of foreigners to our country.

This migratory flow has increased in recent years, and especially during the pandemic, thanks to the fact that thousands of citizens have been able to opt for teleworking.

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Thus, many Americans and Europeans have chosen Mexico to carry out their remote work with cheaper rents than in their country of origin as well as prices in general. Another attraction for them are our beaches and the quality of life that most of the Mexican Republic offers.

But where do the foreigners we meet in Mexico come from? Immigration to Mexico comes mainly from the United States, 66.74%, from Venezuela, 5.88% and from Guatemala, 3.87%.

In recent years, the number of immigrants living in Mexico has increased by 183,933 people, a figure that represents 18.14%.

According to data from the Migration and Remittance Yearbook as well as the Macro 2019 compilation, Americans are the main group of migrants in almost all of Mexico, with the exception of Campeche and Chiapas.

After the “gringos”, Spaniards are the main group of nationals in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Veracruz and Puebla, while Hondurans are found in San Luis Potosí and Tamaulipas.

Guatemalans and Cubans are concentrated in southeastern Mexico, the latter mainly in Yucatan, while larger numbers of Venezuelans have arrived in Tabasco.

For their part, Canadians opt more for the states of Guerrero, Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua and Durango, among other states.

Migration data in the Mexican Republic

1.19 million migrants live in Mexico, according to the latest data released by the UN, representing 0.94% of Mexico’s population. Being 50.22% male versus 49.77% female.

158th if we compare it with the rest of the countries, it occupies this place in the world in percentage of immigration.

799,000 Americans have settled in Mexico, according to the latest official figures, not including digital nomads.

Vox populi

Why would you like to live in Mexico?

“It’s a great place with lots of culture, good food and I have great friends. People are very fun and friendly, very cool”

Curey, 25, United States

“It’s a country that has a lot of possibilities to visit in terms of tourism. There are a thousand reasons. I wish I could live here, right now CDMX is super cool in terms of culture. It’s spectacular”

Ursula, 30, Spain

“I believe that the climate and job opportunities at CDMX would be the main reasons”

David, 30, Spain

“I think CDMX is a big metropolis. I would like to be here for scientific reasons.

Hernan Cortes, 56, Venezuela