Mexico

Population

131,567,524

2018 population growth rate

1.24%

Estimated prevalence among girls and women

Unknown. There are no national statistics on prevalence of female genital cutting (FGC) in Mexico. The practice is thought to occur amongst tribal communities in eastern Mexico.


Type practised

Little is known about the type of FGC practised by some communities in Mexico.

Source:  Elchalal et al


Age

Unknown. Reports suggest FGC could occur at puberty.

Source: OHCHR


Agent

Traditional practitioner.


Legal status

Legal.


Human Development Index ranking

74 in 2018 index, based on 2017 data.


Infant mortality rate

12.6 deaths per 1,000 live births (2016).


Maternal mortality rate

38 deaths per 100,000 live births (2015).

Source: Human Development Index