Tijuana's 2026 population is now estimated at 2,207,854. In 1990, the population of Tijuana was 698,752. Tijuana has grown by 71,791 in the last year, which represents a 3.36% annual change. These population values and projections come from Mexico city census series 1990-2020 via CityPopulation official attribution, INEGI ITER direct locality census extracts (2000, 2005, 2010, 2020) and World Population Review Internal Projections .
Tijuana is a city that is located in the Baja California state of Mexico. It is the westernmost city in Mexico. Tijuana is designated as a global city and has become a leader in the nation in economics, culture, politics, education and industry. The city is one of the fastest-growing in the country. It has a population of 1,696,923.
The city’s area is 246 square miles, and the population density is 6,900 residents per square mile. Tijuana is the 6th largest city in Mexico by population.
Tijuana has a very diverse population. Many people from all over Mexico now call Tijuana home. The city also has foreign residents with origins from all around the world. Tijuana has one of the largest populations of Asians in the country. There are also many US citizens coming to Tijuana, particularly those from Southern California. This is because residents are able to continue working in Southern California while avoiding the high cost of living. A large number of Latin Americans also reside in this city.
A large majority of the city’s population, 96%, follow the beliefs of Christianity. Taoism and no religious preference were also noted within the remaining 4% of responses concerning religion among the population in Tijuana.
Crime in Tijuana has often caused concern for residents and tourists alike. Recent statistics show that there has been little change in the crime levels of the city. The crime rate is strongly related to the location of Tijuana and its proximity to the border and California. Per official government of Mexico statistics, the five municipalities in Baja California – including Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Rosarito, and Tecate – all had a record increase in homicides in 2017.
Looking back over the last few decades shows that Tijuana has experienced steady growth. The population hit the one million milestone between 1995 and 2000 and has continued to grow at double-digit rates. The city is one of the fastest-growing in all of Mexico, with population growth of about 80,000 residents per year.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 9,020,812 | 0.33% |
| Tijuana | 2,207,854 | 3.36% |
| Leon | 1,827,805 | 2.46% |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 1,636,825 | -0.07% |
| Juarez | 1,621,517 | 1.29% |
| Puebla | 1,611,012 | 0.73% |
| Zapopan | 1,332,076 | 0.96% |
| Guadalajara | 1,323,777 | -0.76% |
| Monterrey | 1,147,439 | 0.07% |
| Cancun | 1,094,413 | 3.53% |
| Nezahualcoyotl | 1,053,975 | -0.29% |
| Merida | 1,020,794 | 1.72% |
| Chihuahua | 1,003,587 | 1.35% |
| Saltillo | 973,048 | 1.99% |
| Aguascalientes | 961,885 | 1.81% |
| Hermosillo | 952,790 | 1.81% |
| San Luis Potosi | 929,701 | 1.59% |
| Culiacan | 900,192 | 1.81% |
| Queretaro | 899,442 | 2.08% |
| Mexicali | 871,857 | 0.34% |
| Morelia | 847,289 | 2.21% |
| Naucalpan de Juarez | 766,781 | -0.2% |
| Chimalhuacan | 764,059 | 1.39% |
| Reynosa | 761,114 | 1.61% |
| Torreon | 744,137 | 1.26% |
| Tlaquepaque | 699,142 | 1.22% |
| Durango | 683,048 | 1.73% |
| Tlalnepantla | 662,227 | 0.08% |
| Acapulco | 649,845 | -0.22% |
| Guadalupe | 614,228 | -0.58% |
| Tuxtla Gutierrez | 605,407 | 0.75% |
| Apodaca | 582,842 | 1.39% |
| Matamoros | 551,186 | 1.28% |
| Lopez Mateos | 544,526 | 0.67% |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli | 534,752 | 0.62% |
| General Escobedo | 530,290 | 2.59% |
| Veracruz | 523,487 | -0.45% |
| Ojo de Agua | 511,069 | 4.78% |
| Irapuato | 501,009 | 1.73% |
| Mazatlan | 482,706 | 1.48% |
| Tonala | 463,966 | 0.79% |
| Xalapa-Enriquez | 454,424 | 0.42% |
| Nuevo Laredo | 443,721 | 1.08% |
| Benito Juarez | 416,141 | 5.13% |
| Playa del Carmen | 411,629 | 5.13% |
| Celaya | 402,778 | 1.06% |
| Xico | 402,155 | 0.76% |
| Ixtapaluca | 399,510 | 1.35% |
| Tepic | 396,610 | 1.1% |
| San Nicolas de los Garza | 394,610 | -0.72% |
| Ensenada | 365,525 | 1.68% |
| Nicolas Romero | 351,505 | 1.39% |
| Victoria | 349,396 | 0.85% |
| Obregon | 349,374 | 0.99% |
| Soledad de Graciano Sanchez | 348,875 | 1.98% |
| Cuernavaca | 342,464 | 0.07% |
| Villahermosa | 332,199 | -0.39% |
| Gomez Palacio | 331,971 | 1.6% |
| Santa Catarina | 327,717 | 1.26% |
| Los Mochis | 325,987 | 1.51% |
| Pachuca de Soto | 325,727 | 1.5% |
| Tehuacan | 324,728 | 1.68% |
| Uruapan del Progreso | 322,770 | 1.25% |
| Garcia | 316,809 | 5.13% |
| San Francisco Coacalco | 302,817 | 0.54% |
| Tampico | 297,426 | 0% |
| Nogales | 295,484 | 2.08% |
| La Paz | 273,790 | 1.52% |
| Campeche | 268,993 | 1.25% |
| Cabo San Lucas | 262,455 | 4.4% |
| Oaxaca de Juarez | 261,272 | 0.15% |
| Chilpancingo de los Bravo | 252,512 | 1.89% |
| Monclova | 251,363 | 0.97% |
| Puerto Vallarta | 237,670 | 0.98% |
| Tapachula de Cordova y Ordonez | 226,996 | 0.71% |
| Buenavista | 223,458 | 0.51% |
| Madero | 211,347 | 0.43% |
| Chicoloapan de Juarez | 207,061 | 1.13% |
| Ciudad del Carmen | 205,622 | 1.22% |
| Guadalupe | 204,870 | 3.16% |
| San Juan del Rio | 201,180 | 2.09% |
| San Cristobal de las Casas | 200,730 | 1.51% |
| Coatzacoalcos | 199,607 | -1.04% |
| Miramar | 194,971 | 3.15% |
| Piedras Negras | 189,999 | 1.48% |
| San Luis Rio Colorado | 188,877 | 1.12% |
| Kanasin | 188,647 | 5.13% |
| Hacienda Santa Fe | 184,576 | 4.82% |
| Jiutepec | 182,386 | 0.73% |
| Manzanillo | 180,933 | 2.09% |
| Chetumal | 180,688 | 1.12% |
| Chalco de Diaz Covarrubias | 178,396 | 0.35% |
| Acuna | 178,177 | 1.79% |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 177,016 | -0.28% |
| San Jose del Cabo | 169,048 | 3.66% |
| Villa de Alvarez | 168,968 | 2.29% |
| Toluca | 165,851 | -4.88% |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 162,856 | 0.88% |
| Salamanca | 160,991 | 0.03% |
| Cuautla de Morelos | 159,150 | 0.19% |
| Fresnillo | 158,617 | 1.71% |
| Ramos Arizpe | 153,897 | 5.13% |
| Colima | 153,032 | 0.68% |
| Cuauhtemoc | 150,447 | 1.75% |
| El Pueblito | 149,081 | 4.38% |
| Zacatecas | 144,432 | 0.71% |
| Valles | 143,897 | 0.9% |
| Minatitlan | 143,253 | -0.67% |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 142,311 | 1.15% |
| San Pablo de las Salinas | 141,691 | -1.8% |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia | 138,178 | 0.75% |
| Cordoba | 137,994 | -0.13% |
| Delicias | 135,275 | 0.85% |
| Tepexpan | 133,144 | 1.64% |
| Rosarito | 130,530 | 4.43% |
| Navojoa | 125,390 | 0.61% |
| Comitan de Dominguez | 124,269 | 1.53% |
| Cuautitlan | 124,121 | 0.85% |
| Rio Bravo | 121,920 | 1.53% |
| Guzman | 121,485 | 1.37% |
| Lagos de Moreno | 120,444 | 1.28% |
| Orizaba | 120,294 | -0.03% |
| Guaymas | 119,829 | 0.36% |
| Hidalgo del Parral | 119,614 | 0.83% |
| Cholula de Rivadavia | 111,981 | 1.52% |
| Temixco | 108,681 | 0.66% |
| Tulancingo de Bravo | 108,483 | 0.36% |
| San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 104,704 | 0.18% |
| Apatzingan de la Constitucion | 104,427 | 0.33% |