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56+ mexico travel & tourism statistics [fresh for 2024].

Teeming with incredible food, ancient temples, and stunning beaches, Mexico has long been one of the most prominent travel destinations in the world.

It’s home to many different activities suited to all travelers, from surfing in Puerto Escondido to relaxing in the sun at an all-inclusive in Cancun .

Did you know that the country welcomed 45 million overseas tourist arrivals in 2019?

From luxurious overwater bungalows to affordable backpackers hostels, the country is suitable for all sorts of travel budgets.

If you want to understand more about travel and tourism in Mexico, you’ve come to the right place.

Today, we’ve gathered and summarised the latest statistics about Mexico’s tourism.

Let’s dive right in!

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How many tourists visit Mexico annually?

There were 45 million international tourist arrivals to Mexico in 2019.

How big is the tourism industry in Mexico?

Tourism contributes nearly 1.8 trillion pesos to Mexico’s economy, which is around 7% of the total GDP.

How much does tourism contribute to Mexico?

International tourism receipts in Mexico were at $25.85 billion in 2019.

Where does Mexico rank in tourism?

According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer in 2023, Mexico is the world’s second most visited country.

Mexico Travel & Tourism Main Statistics

• There were a total of 31.9 million international tourist arrivals in Mexico in 2021, a rise from 24.3 million in 2020.
• In 2019, a total of 17.6 international visitors passed through Mexico City International Airport.
• Mexico is the most popular international travel destination for American travellers in 2019, with 39.3 million visitors from the US.
• In 2021, domestic tourism expenditure in Mexico rose by 9% to 3 trillion Mexican pesos.
• The tourism sector in Mexico contributed almost 1.8 trillion pesos to the country's GDP in 2021.
• The average international tourist in Mexico spends $385 during their trip.
• Chichén Itzá was the most visited archeological site in Mexico in 2021.
• There is a total of 24.7 thousand hotels and similar establishments in Mexico in 2020, compared to the 16.9 thousand in 2010.
• Mexico is the sixth most visited country by digital nomads on Nomad List, visited by 4% of nomads.

Mexico Inbound Tourism Travel Statistics

How many tourists visit Mexico each year?

1. There were a total of 31.9 million international tourist arrivals in Mexico in 2021, a rise from 24.3 million in 2020.

However, this is still well below the pre-pandemic levels of 45 million international tourist arrivals in 2019.

2. Between January and November 2022, 34.7 million international tourists arrived in Mexico.

[Embassy of Mexico]

3. In 2021, Mexico recorded more international tourist arrivals than even the United States, which had just 22.1 million arrivals.

A lot of this was because Mexico maintained loose travel restrictions during the pandemic, allowing some 24 million international tourists to visit in 2020 .

4. There were 3.36 million overseas tourists in the first six months of 2022 in Mexico, higher than the recorded 3.12 million of the previous year.

[Travel Pulse]

5. According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer in 2023, Mexico is the second most visited country in the world after France.

[Travelness]

Mexico received 31.9 million annual visitors, surpassed only by France with 48.4 million visitors .

6. In 2019, a total of 17.6 international visitors passed through Mexico City International Airport.

Mexico City International Airport is the country’s top airport for inbound travel.

As the capital city of Mexico, Mexico City offers many activities and things to do !

7. However, in 2022, Cancun International Airport welcomed the most international visitors (8.56 million).

Mexico City International Airport saw 3.8 million visitors and Los Cabos Airport received 1.94 million visitors.

Meanwhile, Puerto Vallarta airport had 1.47 million arrivals.

8. Mexico is the most popular international travel destination for American travellers in 2019, with 39.3 million visitors from the US.

In 2019, there were a total of 39.3 million tourists from the USA to Mexico.

9. Tourists arriving by air also increased in June 2022 by 28.5% to 1.88 million arrivals

This is compared to 1.46 million air arrivals in June 2021.

10. However, the number of tourists arriving by land actually dropped by 16.6% in June to 1.07 million travellers.

11. the largest source market for international tourists in mexico is usa, with 11.7 million air arrivals in 2022., 12. the us is followed by canada with 1.5 million arrivals in mexico in 2022..

There were approximately 1.5 million Canadian arrivals in Mexico in 2022.

13. After that are Colombia (787,000), the United Kingdom (523,000), and Spain with 335,000. 

The fourth largest source market for international tourists in Mexico is the UK, with 523 thousand arrivals recorded in 2022.

14. Other world nationalities comprised 3.6 million of the total overseas arrivals in Mexico in 2022.

Domestic tourism in mexico statistics.

How many domestic tourists are there in Mexico?

15. In 2019, there were over 62 million domestic tourists staying at hotel establishments throughout the country.

But in 2020, the number of domestic tourists at Mexican hotels in Mexico fell due to the pandemic.

16. In 2021, domestic tourism expenditure in Mexico rose by 9% to 3 trillion Mexican pesos.

17. around 3 in 5 mexicans who go on a vacation state that they usually go to a domestic destination for holiday., 18. the most popular domestic holiday destination in mexico in 2022 was guadalajara. 90% of mexicans stated that it’s their preferred destination for a domestic holiday..

This was chosen as the preferred domestic holiday destination by more than 90% of Mexicans, thanks to all the different and unique things to do in Guadalajara .

19. For domestic trips, more than 50% of respondents say that restaurant offers are the most attractive aspect.

20.  meanwhile, food at a local destination is the most appealing thing from a domestic trip for 44% of travellers., 21. the favorite type of vacation for mexicans would include visits to tourist attractions, as stated by 60% of mexicans in a 2022 survey., 22. in 2019, 85% of total travel and tourism spending in mexico was from domestic tourists..

The percentage remained consistent in 2021, with domestic spending contributing 86% of the total travel spending in Mexico.

Key economic figures in Mexican travel & tourism

23. the tourism sector in mexico contributed almost 1.8 trillion pesos to the country's gdp in 2021., 24. this figure is roughly 7% of the total mexican gdp., 25. in 2020, expenditures by international inbound visitors to mexico amounted to $11.45 billion..

[Macro Trends]

This figures is a 55.7% decline from 2019, when international tourism receipts were at $25.85 billion.

26. In 2020, international tourism expenditure made up 2.64% of exports in Mexico, a sharp decline from the 5.25% share of exports in 2019.

27. the average international tourist in mexico spends $385 during their trip..

In contrast, Mexican tourists spend an average of $160 per person when travelling overseas.

28. The accommodation industry alone generated 600 billion Mexican pesos in 2021.

Accommodation was the highest contributor of travel-related GDP in Mexico.

29. In comparison, restaurants, bars and nightclubs contributed 255 billion Mexican pesos in GDP.

30. the amount of tourism foreign direct investment (fdi) in mexico was $2.2 billion in 2021, the highest since 2010 and around 70% higher than in 2019 and 2020., 31. there were 118 thousand tourism establishments in mexico in 2019, 90% more than the figure in 2010..

Tourism establishments include those in the accommodation, food service, and reservation industries.

Mexican Travel & Tourism Industry Employment

How does travel and tourism contribute to Mexico’s job industry?

32. In 2021, there were 6.03 million jobs related to travel and tourism in Mexico, which is the second highest number in a Latin American country after Brazil.

Compared to Mexico, in Peru there were just 0.96 million travel and tourism jobs in 2021.

33. Excluding informal employment, the sector provides 2.3 million fulltime jobs (5.9% of fulltime employment in Mexico).

34. tourism in mexico also represents 79.9% of the country’s exports in services., mexican travel destination & activity statistics.

What are the top travel destinations in Mexico?

35. In 2021, the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage properties in Latin America was Mexico, with a total of 35. 

It’s followed by Brazil’s 23 sites and 13 World Heritage sites in Peru .

36. Chichén Itzá was the most visited archeological site in Mexico in 2021.

37. the second most popular site, teotihuacán, had more than 900 thousand total visitors in 2021., 38. the mexican port with the most cruise passenger traffic in 2021 is cozumel, with 44% of all cruise passengers in mexico traveling there., 39. the second most popular port among cruise travelers was majahual in quintana roo., 40. as of november 2021, oaxaca de juarez is the cheapest city to travel to in north america, costing only $30.60 per day..

In fact, Mexico is the perfect destination for backpackers as the five cheapest North American cities to travel to are all based in Mexico. Oaxaca de Juarez takes the lead at a daily cost of just $30.60 .

Hotel Industry Statistics in Mexico

How many hotels are there in Mexico?

41. There is a total of 24.7 thousand hotels and similar establishments in Mexico in 2020, compared to the 16.9 thousand in 2010.

In 2020, there were 24.7 thousand hotels and similar establishments in Mexico.

42. In 2021, Mexican hotels had an average room occupancy of 41.4%.

43. beach hotels in mexico tend to have a higher room occupancy rate than city hotels. in 2021, beach hotels recorded 49% occupancy compared to just 35.5% of hotels in city areas..

Hotels in coastal areas like Isla Mujeres tend to attract more guests than city-based hotels.

44. The Mexican tourist destination with the highest hotel occupancy is Los Cabos, with an impressive 60% hotel occupancy rate.

They’re followed by Mazatlán in Sinaloa, which is a beautiful beachside getaway with lots of things to do !

45. The Mexican region with the most hotels in August 2022 was Veracruz, with 1,784 establishments. 

46. it was followed by jalisco with 1,400 hotels, whereas mexico city had 840 hotel establishments in august 2022., 47. in 2021, the leading hotel company in mexico was amresorts. they recorded more than 28 billion mexican pesos of net revenue., 48. the riviera maya and mexico city each recorded more than 12 million occupied rooms in 2019..

The top five tourist destinations for overnight visitors in Mexico is rounded up by Cancún, Los Cabos, and Guadalajara.

Known for its stunning white sand beaches and nightlife, you won’t find a short of things to do in Cancun .

49. The best rated resorts in Mexico in 2022 is Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Tulum, followed by One&Only Palmilla.

Tulum itself has plenty of interesting things to do .

Other travel accommodations in Mexico

How many Airbnbs are there in Mexico?

50. From November 2019 to March 2020, the share of domestic Airbnb guests were at a record-high, varying between 63% to 70%.

The share of domestic compared to international guests in Airbnbs across Mexico was between 63% to 70% in the period of November 2019 to March 2020.

51. In 2020, RV sales in Mexico have increased by over 31% in the past year.

[RV Business]

Travelling in RVs is a rising trend in Mexico, shown by the fact that sales of RVs in 2020 had grown by more than 31% .

Travel behaviour and preferences in Mexico

How and why do people visit Mexico?

52. Mexico is the sixth most visited country by digital nomads on Nomad List, visited by 4% of nomads.

[Nomad List]

Along with Mexico, Germany and the UK is also each visited by 4% of all digital nomads .

53. Mexico City also happens to be the 13th most liked city for female digital nomads.

Although Mexico City received a 4.09 rating by female travellers who work remotely, the city isn’t included on the top 15 most cities liked by male digital nomads.

54. In 2019, business travel in Mexico City cost almost $220 daily for international guests, with hotels making up for over two-thirds of that budget.

In Mexico City in 2019, the daily cost of business travel amounts to nearly $220 .

55. In 2021, leisure tourism represented 95% of the total tourism expenditures in the North American country that year.

56. more than half of mexicans go on a holiday with their family..

In 2022, over 50% of Mexicans travel with their family.

57. In comparison, only 4% of respondents in a Mexican tourism survey go on a solo trip.

According to a 2022 survey, solo trips are not popular among Mexicans, with only 4% of them going on a holiday only .

From relaxing beach life to the party scene in Cabo San Lucas , there are many facets of Mexico that one could explore.

That’s all for our Mexico travel statistics.

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2022 Mexico Tourism Report

In the last months, we’ve heard of exponential growth in the number of visitors coming to de Cancun Airport. Sectur, the government secretary of tourism, just realise their 2021-2022 tourism report, and the results validate all news about increasing flights to Cancun. The surpassing of expectations for 2022 makes us think of new expectations for 2023. Keep on reading this 2022 Mexico Tourism Report to find out more detailed information…

Global tourism

Up to this date, the total number of international tourists in the world showed a gradual recovery to close at 426.9 million tourists. This is, 21.7 million additional to those registered in 2020. In addition, t he first quarter of 2022 confirms this trend by showing a more than 50% increase in international travel compared to the first quarter of 2021.

During the pandemic, the WTO classified Mexico as one of the most vulnerable countries to be affected. Due to the 8.5% weight that tourism has in the economy, measured by its share in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); the North American region, Mexico is the country whose tourism performance has been least affected. Comparing the first four months of 2022 against 2019, it presents an accumulated reduction of 21%. The corresponding reduction for the USA is 56% and for Canada 61%. In fact, Mexico was well below the global average reduction of 44%, as estimated by the organization.

Mexico’s tourism 

We’ve written about how Cancun Airport has been surpassing everybody’s expectations regarding this topic. Between January and July 2022, Cancun captured 46.9% of the total number of foreign tourists arriving in Mexico. On the other hand, Mexico City has only been able to capture 19.5%. This is no surprise as Cancun Airport was recently awarded the Leading Airport in Mexico and Central America fin 2022. 

In the first half of 2022, Cancun International Airport (CUN) , Mexico City International Airport (AICM), and Los Cabos were the airports that received the highest number of international tourists, with 9 million 420 thousand, which is 71.8% more than in 2021; also surpassing 4% the arrivals of 2019, when 9 million 53 thousand tourists arrived.

The secretary of tourism informed that between January and July of this year, the arrival of passengers on international flights to Mexico was 14 million 501 thousand 727 . North America represented 76.9% with 11 million 152 thousand 5 passengers. Next was the Caribbean, Central, and South America with 1 million 935 thousand 712 passengers, representing 13.3%. From Europe, 1 million 376 thousand 856 passengers, or 9.5% of the total. Tourists from Asia were 37 thousand 154 passengers, with 0.3% of the whole international passengers, as reported by Quintana Roo.

Cruise ship tourism in Mexico

As of June 2021, cruise activity in Mexico was reactivated, given that, from April 2020 to May 2021. It was suspended worldwide as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Between September 2021 and May 2022, the number of cruise ship passengers amounted to 4.3 million people. The main outbound tourist markets to Mexico were the USA, Canada, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain, France, Argentina, Germany, and Peru. In all cases, the figures were much higher than those for the same period in the previous year. Canada, the United Kingdom, and Peru also reported the highest growth rates were recorded in

During the same period, the five main ports in the country that presented activity in cruise ship arrivals were: 

Cozumel, Quintana Roo (42.1%)

Majahual, Quintana Roo (22.1%)

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (9.2%)

Ensenada, Baja California (8.4%)

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (7.5%)

Which together represent 89.3% of the national total.

Finishing the year strong

Considering the favorable results recorded as of the first quarter of 2022 in the travelers’ survey, by the end of the year 2022, it is expected that tourism in Mexico will reach a significant level of recovery. The data for the last quarter of 2021 was provided by the Quarterly Indicator of Tourism Activity published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) on May 5. 

In comparison to the numbers in the first half of 2022, the Tourism Promotion Council of Quintana Roo (CPTQ), headed by Dario Flota Ocampo, shared positive numbers on the growth of air connectivity in the Mexican Caribbean. For the period from September 2022 to February 2023 , 9.2 million seats are programmed in Cancun Airport , 38% more than in the same period three years ago.

Expectations for the end of 2022

Average annual hotel occupancy is expected to reach 54.4%, for an estimated 12.7 percentage points above 2021. Additionally, by 2022, lodging by digital booking platforms, known as shared economy, is estimated to be 11 million annual room nights offered, or 6.2% of the hotel supply, which will contribute 2.7 percentage points to occupancy.

• Tourism Consumption 

An increase of 13.2% is considered with respect to 2021, to reach the figure of 151,069 million dollars. Lodging consumption is estimated at 13,755 million dollars, with an increase of 17.5%.

• International Tourist Arrivals in Mexico

The arrival of 42.1 million international tourists is expected, 10.2 million more than in 2021, with an increase of 32.1%.

Sources: Sectur ; Reportur 

Mexico Tourist Arrivals

Tourist arrivals in mexico decreased to 2383.42 thousand in january from 3143.88 thousand in december of 2023. tourist arrivals in mexico averaged 730.37 thousand from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 3143.88 thousand in december of 2023 and a record low of 0.00 thousand in december of 1961. source: banco de mexico, tourist arrivals in mexico is expected to be 2798.00 thousand by the end of this quarter, according to trading economics global macro models and analysts expectations. in the long-term, the mexico tourist arrivals is projected to trend around 3100.00 thousand in 2025, according to our econometric models.,   markets,   gdp,   labour,   prices,   money,   trade,   government,   business,   consumer,   housing,   taxes,   energy,   health,   climate.

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Riviera Maya in Mexico Sees Record-High Tourist Numbers in 2022

The Riviera Maya region of Mexico is experiencing exponential growth in tourist numbers as visitors flock to renowned resorts such as Cancún, Tulum and Playa del Carmen.

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Mexico welcomed 36 million international visitors in the first half of 2022, with tourists piling into the country’s spectacular Riviera Maya region.

Home to popular tourist resorts such as Cancún, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya has exploded onto the travel scene in recent years. Cancún is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, often operating over 500 flights a day. From January to August, around 13.5 million tourists arrived at Cancún International Airport, a 14.3% increase on 2019.

While not quite as established as Cancún, Tulum and Playa del Carmen are emerging as strong rivals to the luxury travel hotspot. Combined, the resorts received a record-breaking 822,000 tourists between June and August of this year, which is 22% more visitors than in 2019.

Riviera Maya Takes Home Top Travel Awards

It comes as no surprise, then, that Riviera Maya resorts are some of this year’s most popular tourist destinations.

Travel platform Tripadvisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022 , featuring the most popular destinations amongst its reviewers.

The “Best of the Best Destinations” included Cancún, Mexico at 3rd and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at 7th.

Tulum ranked 4th in the “Trending Destinations” category, with one of the greatest y-o-y increases in visitor numbers. Cancún also won an award for the most popular destination for sun-seekers.

A Booming Hotel Industry

Tourism is one of the largest contributors to the Mexican economy, and the country’s hotel infrastructure is widely regarded as one of the best in the world.

Revenue growth in the hotel sector reached 93.2% in 2022, with a total revenue of around $6 billion.

The whole state of Quintana Roo boasts over 1,300 hotels, and the Riviera Maya region is home to nearly half of them. Since September 2019, almost 7,000 more hotel rooms have been created in Riviera Maya, representing a 14.2% increase.

Revenue in the hotel industry is expected to show an annual growth rate of almost 13% over the next four years , reaching $9.76bn by 2026. This is reflective of the growing demand for tourist accommodation across Mexico.

Will Riviera Maya Tourism Continue to Grow?

With tourists latching onto the region as one of the next must-see places, development is continuing at a rapid pace. Infrastructure projects equated to a total of 47.7 million pesos in 2022. Road construction projects are underway, increasing accessibility to the nearby Cancun Airport. A new high-speed train, which will connect Cancun with Tulum, is expected to be operational by the end of 2023, and a new international airport in the city is set to bring in 4 million tourists per year.

With this, Tulum offers an exciting property opportunity with the prospect of a steady income and a high return on investment. The Airbnb market is exceptionally robust here, with good rental yields on properties of all types. While the last few years have seen considerable tourism growth, Tulum is still listed as a location on the rise.

Therefore, with exponential growth projected right into the next decade, now is the perfect time to invest in property in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico.

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Discover answers to common questions about time limits as well as exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor visas and residency permits

We often get asked questions about how long people can remain in Mexico under the auspice of visitor and residency visas.

This article answers common questions about time limits and exit/entry rules for Mexico visitor and residency visas and explains how long you must reside in Mexico to qualify for citizenship.

Time limits when you are in Mexico using a Visitor Visa (FMM)

What is mexico’s visitor visa, the fmm.

Mexico’s visitor visa allows entry into the country for leisure or business visits lasting maximum 180 days .  The immigration official at the port of entry will grant a specific number of days (not exceeding 180) when you arrive in Mexico.

Mexico is phasing out paper versions of the FMM

The paper versions of the FMM are being gradually phased out and replaced with a stamp in your passport.

Read this article for further details .

How long is it valid?

Your visitor permit is valid for the number of days granted by the immigration official and written on the permit —that will never exceed 180 days, but may be less than 180 days— starting from the date of your arrival.  The arrival date is always stamped on the permit.  Learn more about the number of days being granted to people arriving in Mexico under the auspice of a visitor permit, FMM. It cannot be extended beyond the number of days written on the permit by the immigration official at the port of entry.

Extensions and renewals

The visitor permit cannot be extended or renewed; and you must leave Mexico by the date it expires.  If you over-stay your visitor visa you will need to pay a fine when you leave the country.

Leaving and re-entering Mexico

You must leave by the expiry date, but there is no time limit on how long you must remain outside of Mexico before you can return using a new visitor visa.  Every time you re-enter Mexico, the number of days allowance granted by the immigration official allowance is ‘reset.’  Some foreigners have been using this feature to remain in Mexico over longer periods; however, with today’s computerized systems, immigration officials at ports of entry have ready-access to your movements through Mexico and ‘ perpetual visitors ’ may now have their intentions questioned at the port of entry.  If you intend to stay in Mexico longer term we recommend you apply for a Mexican residency permit .

Further reading

See our article, Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM for further details. Also see this article about the number of days being granted to visitors arriving in Mexico.

Time limits when you are in Mexico using a Residente Temporal permit

What is mexico’s temporary residency permit.

Temporary residency enables foreigners to remain in Mexico beyond the maximum 180-day time limit imposed with the visitor visa and also gives them access to certain residency privileges; for example, opening a bank account here which you cannot do as a visitor.

When you are granted Residente Temporal , it’s valid from 1 year to 4 years.  Your first temporary residency card is always issued for only one year and must be renewed within the 30-day window before its expiry date. At the end of the first year, you can renew your temporary residency for a further 1, 2 or 3 years. When you renew for 3 years you won’t have to return to the immigration office to renew it until it fully expires at the end of year 4; however, you must inform the immigration office of certain changes in your personal circumstances (see below).

While your Residente Temporal card is valid, you may leave and re-enter Mexico as often as you wish. You must present your residency card when you enter Mexico, and each time you leave the country. If you are a legal resident and enter Mexico as a visitor, your residency status will become jeopardized.  See Procedures for entering and leaving Mexico for further details.

Renewing your temporary residency permit

Temporary residency card renewals must be undertaken in Mexico, and you cannot leave the country while the renewal process is in train.  In exceptional circumstances , you can apply for a temporary exit and re-entry permit while your residency card renewal is being processed; the covering letter submitted with your request must state the exceptional nature of your circumstances.  See Renewing your Mexico residency permit for further details.

Change in circumstances

When you are living in Mexico under the auspice of Residente Temporal you must report certain changes in your personal circumstances to the immigration office —e.g. change of your residential address, change of marital status, change of nationality, or change of employment status or employer— and these changes must be reported in Mexico.

Time allowed outside of Mexico

When you are living in Mexico under the auspice of  Residente Temporal,  there is no time limit to how long you can remain outside of the country, but renewals and reporting changes in certain personal circumstances (see above) must be undertaken in Mexico.

What happens after four years of temporary residency?

After 4 consecutive years under the auspice of a Residente Temporal status in Mexico, you have three choices:

• apply to exchange your temporary residency status for permanent residency status within 30 days before your final expiry date; or
• purposely allow the permit to expire and then enter a regularization process to restart an application for temporary residency within a specific time period; or
• leave the country and surrender your legal residency status.

Time limits when you are in Mexico using a Residente Permanente permit

What is mexico’s permanent residency permit.

Permanent residency gives a foreigner leave to remain in Mexico indefinitely.

When you are granted Residente Permanente  —whether you apply straight away and are granted permanent residency, or eventually obtain permanent residency after four consecutive years of living under the auspice of a temporary residence permit in Mexico— you are issued with a permanent residency card that carries no expiry date.  Note that Permanent Residency cards issued to minors (under 18 years of age) require periodical renewals until they reach the age of 18.  See this article for details . Permanent residency for adults never expires, but can be surrendered, or withdrawn by the Secretaría de Gobernación , at any time.

When you have permanent residency status in Mexico, you may leave and re-enter the country as often as you wish.  You must present your residency card when you enter Mexico, and each time you leave the country. If you are a legal resident and enter Mexico as a visitor, your residency status will become jeopardized.  See Procedures for entering and leaving Mexico for further details.

When you are living in Mexico under the auspice of Residente Permanente you must report certain changes in your personal circumstances to the immigration office —e.g. change of your residential address, change of marital status, change of nationality, or change of employment status or employer— and these changes must be reported in Mexico.

Under current rules, when you have permanent residency status in Mexico, your Residente Permanente card does not require renewal if you’re aged 18 or older and there is no time limit to how long you can remain outside of the country, but reporting changes in certain personal circumstances (see above) must be undertaken in Mexico.

Time qualification for Mexican citizenship

If you intend to apply for Mexican citizenship as part of your lifestyle planning, you must prove five consecutive years with either temporary residency or permanent residency, and you must prove that you have been  situated physically in Mexico  for at least 18 months in the past two years preceding your application date.  If you are married to a Mexican national , the qualification period may reduce to two years.  See Becoming a Naturalized Mexican for further details.

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Here are the tourist destinations the U.S. has sent travel warnings about so far this year

• Published: Mar. 26, 2024, 5:01 a.m.

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The recent news that Royal Caribbean is halting trips to its private beach in Labadee, Haiti, is just the latest in a string of recent travel warnings and problems that have plagued island tourist destinations this year.

Royal Caribbean announced on March 14 that its cruise liners wouldn’t be stopping at its private beach as the country struggles with rampant gang violence and political turmoil.

“Due to the evolving situation in Haiti, and in an abundance of caution, we’re temporarily suspending our visits to Labadee for our entire fleet,” Assistant Vice President Aurora Yera-Rodriguez said in a statement . “We continue to monitor and assess the situation with our Global Security & Intelligence Team.”

The decision comes after the U.S. embassy in Haiti urged U.S. citizens to not travel to Haiti, and for any citizens currently in the country to leave as soon as possible.

Anti-government gangs in Haiti have been battling police and shut down both of the country’s international airports. On March 3, a mass prison break in Port-au-Prince led the government to declare a state of emergency after thousands of inmates escaped.

But Haiti is not the only vacation destination that has been met with travel warnings from the U.S. government (though it is arguably the most dangerous of them all to visit right now).

In late February, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning for anyone planning to visit the country during spring break, highlighting a list of potential threats that included violent crime, consuming unregulated drugs or alcohol, and counterfeit medication.

While noting that the “vast majority” of people who travel to Mexico do so safely, the embassy emphasized in its warning that crime, “including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations.”

“U.S. citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular spring break locations including Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum, especially after dark,” the warning said.

Back in late January , the United States government issued a security warning and travel advisory for the Bahamas, saying that the country is dangerous for tourists due to the high level of crime, especially in the capital city of Nassau.

“Murders have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets,” the U.S. Embassy in Nassau said in a statement , noting that 18 murders have taken place in the capital since the beginning of the year. “Retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders.”

Prior to that, the U.S. State Department issued a level 3 “reconsider travel” advisory for Jamaica on Jan. 23 , saying travelers should rethink going to Jamaica due to high crime and a lack of adequate medical services.

The advisory said that “violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides, are common” in the country at the moment, and that “sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts.”

Leaders in Jamaica and the Bahamas both pushed back against these warnings, saying that their respective countries remain “safe and secure” destinations for tourists.

“Sometimes, the unintended consequences of policies is they cause great harm and damage to the stability and safety of other countries,” Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister for the country, told the Miami Herald back in February.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism said that the advisory does not “reflect general safety in the Bahamas, a country of 16 tourism destinations, and many more islands.”

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Ohio mother who left toddler alone when she went on vacation is sentenced in child’s murder

An Ohio woman whose toddler died after she left her alone for more than a week while she went on vacation was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday, the Cuyahoga County prosecutor said.

Kristel Candelario, 32, pleaded guilty last month t o aggravated murder and endangering children in connection with the death of her 16-month-old daughter, Jailyn, last year.

Candelario left for vacation June 6 and left Jailyn alone. She visited Detroit and Puerto Rico, the prosecutor’s office said.

When she returned on June 16, she found Jailyn dead and called police, authorities said.

Jailyn died of starvation and severe dehydration due to pediatric neglect, Dr. Elizabeth Mooney, the deputy Cuyahoga County medical examiner, said in court Monday. The manner was ruled homicide.

The child was extremely dehydrated and emaciated, weighing 13 pounds, 7 pounds less than in her last doctor's visit less than two months before, Mooney said.

Mooney, who conducted the autopsy, called Jailyn's death "one of the most tragic and unfortunate cases I’ve had in my career thus far." She said the child could have suffered for possibly a week.

In a statement Monday, prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley called Jailyn “a beautiful baby girl who was taken from this world due to her mother’s unimaginable selfishness.”

Candelario told the court Monday that “every day I ask forgiveness from God and from my daughter Jailyn.”

She also asked forgiveness from her other daughter and from her parents.

Candelario’s attorney, Derek Smith, said that no one was trying to excuse her behavior but that Candelario was struggling emotionally and was overwhelmed as a single mother of two children.

Candelario had tried to harm herself earlier in 2023 and she had been placed on antidepressants, which she stopped taking without tapering down in dosage as required, which can cause side effects, Smith told the court. Candelario was "not thinking clearly," he said.

“I am not trying to justify my actions, but nobody knew how much I was suffering and what I was going through,” Candelario said through an interpreter.

Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Anna Faraglia told the court Monday that Candelario had left Jailyn alone for two days immediately before she left on vacation.

"The thought of this child dying every day while she's having fun — humanity can't stomach that," Faraglia said. "And those are the actions that need to be punished. She abandoned her daughter and left her for dead."

In sentencing Candelario, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Brendan Sheehan noted that the police and the medical professionals involved called it one of the most horrific cases they’d ever seen.

“It stunned people across this world, because it defies one of the basic human responsibilities,” Sheehan said. He called it “the ultimate act of betrayal.” 

Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News.

The Sand Stays Cool Year-Round At This Stunning Florida Beach

F lorida's vast coastline is home to famed seashores like South Beach and Panama City Beach. But if you're seeking a true hidden gem, look no further than Mexico Beach. Located in northwest Florida right on the Gulf of Mexico, the town, with a population of roughly 1,200, is less than an hour from Panama City Beach. With its small-town ambiance, visitors to the Sunshine State can't miss this scenic destination  and beautiful white sand. However, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Mexico Beach. Unlike a typical beach, its sand won't burn the bottom of your feet or toes on a hot Florida day.

No, this is not magic -- only science. Mexico Beach's sand consists of quartz crystals from the Appalachian Mountains. As a result, the soft white sand reflects rather than absorbing the sun's intense rays. Thus, visitors can roam the city's five miles of beaches completely barefoot without saying "ouch" each time they step one foot in front of the other.

The only downside is that white sand is known to be a leading cause of sunburn. Even if you don't need to protect your feet, apply (and consistently reapply) sunscreen on your skin if you visit Mexico Beach. It also wouldn't hurt to wear a hat for further protection. Nevertheless, Mexico Beach is the spot to have fun in the sun.

Read more: 15 Most Breathtaking Destinations To Swim With Turtles, According To Travelers

Know Before You Go To Mexico Beach

Mexico Beach was battered by Hurricane Michael in 2018, wrecking its Pier. At the time of this publication, a new pier is being constructed but does not yet have a completion date. Despite this, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy Mexico Beach and its pristine, cool sand. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, visitors can head to Barefoot Rentals to rent equipment for the perfect beach day. This includes paddle boards, kayaks, bodyboards, chairs, and umbrellas. Prices vary depending on the duration of the rental.

Unfortunately, furry friends are not allowed on the beach. However, if you visit Mexico Beach between March and October, you are bound to see sea turtles nesting in the area at night. To keep them safe, ensure you keep your distance from them. Although you can't get up close and personal with sea turtles, you can with dolphins. AAA Jet Ski offers a two-hour jet ski dolphin tour at Mexico Beach. Prices start at $139 per person. You can book this tour online .

Amazing scuba diving adventures are also available in Florida at Mexico Beach. Maritime Expeditions of the Forgotten Coast provides various short-term diving trips around Mexico Beach's famed artificial reefs. Note that you do need an open-water diver certification to participate. Prices start at $195. You can book this activity online .

Where To Stay And Eat In Mexico Beach

For a restorative weekend in Florida , book a stay in Mexico Beach at El Governor Beachfront Resort, which is top-rated on Tripadvisor. The recently renovated hotel has a pool, splash pad for kids, and more. Prices range from $169 to $259 a night, and king and queen rooms are available. In addition, the resort doubles as an RV Park, with prices starting at $85 per night. The RV sites include WiFi and hookups. You can make a reservation for a room or an RV site for El Governor Beachfront Resort online .

Another option is the Driftwood Inn featuring rooms with an ocean view and appliances, including a microwave and fridge. While it does not have a pool, the inn is just steps away from the beach. Prices start at $325 a night. To make a reservation, you can contact the Driftwood Inn online .

For a yummy meal, head to Killer Seafood. This hole-in-the-wall eatery serves fried shrimp, hushpuppies, and more. There's also Mango Marley's -- a "barcade" that has everything from seafood baskets and salads to burgers.

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Where is the Francis Scott Key Bridge? What to know about collapsed Baltimore bridge

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge , a major transportation link in the Baltimore area, sparked a massive search and rescue effort early Tuesday morning.

The bridge has been a critical transportation passageway along the East Coast for decades. Video captured the collapse , after Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, collided with one of the bridge's pillars.

The ship had caught fire, and several vehicles fell into the river below.

Here's what to know about the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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Where is the Francis Scott Key Bridge located?

The bridge crosses over the Patapsco River on I-695 and is the final link on the Baltimore Beltway, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority .

It is the outermost of the three tollways that cross Baltimore's Harbor.

How long is the Francis Scott Key Bridge?

The 4-lane bridge structure alone is 1.6 miles long. The facility also includes the Curtis Creek Drawbridge. Including approach roadways, the entire stretch is around 10.9 miles long, MDTA said.

Why did a ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge?

The ship, a container vessel chartered by Maersk, apparently lost power a few minutes before striking the bridge, a senior U.S. official told USA TODAY .

No Maersk crew or personnel were onboard the vessel when it struck the bridge, according to a statement from the company. It was operated by a charter company, Synergy Group, and owned by Grace Ocean Pte., based in Singapore, and ultimately bound for Sri Lanka.

Accidents like this, called Marine casualties, are not uncommon, the official told USA TODAY, with an allision (an immobile object being struck by a ship) occurring about every 10 years or so. Investigators will likely look into the cause of the power outage and whether there was a mechanical failure on the ship.

How old is the Key Bridge in Baltimore?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in March 1977, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority .

What type of bridge is the Francis Scott Key?

The steel-arched bridge was the second-longest continuous-truss bridge span in the world when it was built and remains the second longest in the United States and third in the world,  according to the American Civil Engineering Society .

When was the Francis Scott Key Bridge built?

Construction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge began in 1972.

Francis Scott Key Bridge has a deep history

According to the MDTA, the bridge crosses over the Patapsco River, near where Francis Scott Key, the bridge's namesake, was inspired to write the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner.

Key is believed to have witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry on the night of Sept. 12, 1814, within 100 yards of the modern-day bridge. That battle is what inspired him to the national anthem.

How vital is the Francis Scott Key Bridge?

The bridge is critical to East Coast shipping. The port’s private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. port. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website.

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What the data says about abortion in the u.s..

Pew Research Center has conducted many surveys about abortion over the years, providing a lens into Americans’ views on whether the procedure should be legal, among a host of other questions.

In a  Center survey  conducted nearly a year after the Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision that  ended the constitutional right to abortion , 62% of U.S. adults said the practice should be legal in all or most cases, while 36% said it should be illegal in all or most cases. Another survey conducted a few months before the decision showed that relatively few Americans take an absolutist view on the issue .

Find answers to common questions about abortion in America, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, which have tracked these patterns for several decades:

How many abortions are there in the U.S. each year?

How has the number of abortions in the u.s. changed over time, what is the abortion rate among women in the u.s. how has it changed over time, what are the most common types of abortion, how many abortion providers are there in the u.s., and how has that number changed, what percentage of abortions are for women who live in a different state from the abortion provider, what are the demographics of women who have had abortions, when during pregnancy do most abortions occur, how often are there medical complications from abortion.

This compilation of data on abortion in the United States draws mainly from two sources: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, both of which have regularly compiled national abortion data for approximately half a century, and which collect their data in different ways.

The CDC data that is highlighted in this post comes from the agency’s “abortion surveillance” reports, which have been published annually since 1974 (and which have included data from 1969). Its figures from 1973 through 1996 include data from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and New York City – 52 “reporting areas” in all. Since 1997, the CDC’s totals have lacked data from some states (most notably California) for the years that those states did not report data to the agency. The four reporting areas that did not submit data to the CDC in 2021 – California, Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey – accounted for approximately 25% of all legal induced abortions in the U.S. in 2020, according to Guttmacher’s data. Most states, though,  do  have data in the reports, and the figures for the vast majority of them came from each state’s central health agency, while for some states, the figures came from hospitals and other medical facilities.

Discussion of CDC abortion data involving women’s state of residence, marital status, race, ethnicity, age, abortion history and the number of previous live births excludes the low share of abortions where that information was not supplied. Read the methodology for the CDC’s latest abortion surveillance report , which includes data from 2021, for more details. Previous reports can be found at  stacks.cdc.gov  by entering “abortion surveillance” into the search box.

For the numbers of deaths caused by induced abortions in 1963 and 1965, this analysis looks at reports by the then-U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a precursor to the Department of Health and Human Services. In computing those figures, we excluded abortions listed in the report under the categories “spontaneous or unspecified” or as “other.” (“Spontaneous abortion” is another way of referring to miscarriages.)

Guttmacher data in this post comes from national surveys of abortion providers that Guttmacher has conducted 19 times since 1973. Guttmacher compiles its figures after contacting every known provider of abortions – clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices – in the country. It uses questionnaires and health department data, and it provides estimates for abortion providers that don’t respond to its inquiries. (In 2020, the last year for which it has released data on the number of abortions in the U.S., it used estimates for 12% of abortions.) For most of the 2000s, Guttmacher has conducted these national surveys every three years, each time getting abortion data for the prior two years. For each interim year, Guttmacher has calculated estimates based on trends from its own figures and from other data.

The latest full summary of Guttmacher data came in the institute’s report titled “Abortion Incidence and Service Availability in the United States, 2020.” It includes figures for 2020 and 2019 and estimates for 2018. The report includes a methods section.

In addition, this post uses data from StatPearls, an online health care resource, on complications from abortion.

An exact answer is hard to come by. The CDC and the Guttmacher Institute have each tried to measure this for around half a century, but they use different methods and publish different figures.

The last year for which the CDC reported a yearly national total for abortions is 2021. It found there were 625,978 abortions in the District of Columbia and the 46 states with available data that year, up from 597,355 in those states and D.C. in 2020. The corresponding figure for 2019 was 607,720.

The last year for which Guttmacher reported a yearly national total was 2020. It said there were 930,160 abortions that year in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, compared with 916,460 in 2019.

• How the CDC gets its data: It compiles figures that are voluntarily reported by states’ central health agencies, including separate figures for New York City and the District of Columbia. Its latest totals do not include figures from California, Maryland, New Hampshire or New Jersey, which did not report data to the CDC. ( Read the methodology from the latest CDC report .)
• How Guttmacher gets its data: It compiles its figures after contacting every known abortion provider – clinics, hospitals and physicians’ offices – in the country. It uses questionnaires and health department data, then provides estimates for abortion providers that don’t respond. Guttmacher’s figures are higher than the CDC’s in part because they include data (and in some instances, estimates) from all 50 states. ( Read the institute’s latest full report and methodology .)

While the Guttmacher Institute supports abortion rights, its empirical data on abortions in the U.S. has been widely cited by  groups  and  publications  across the political spectrum, including by a  number of those  that  disagree with its positions .

These estimates from Guttmacher and the CDC are results of multiyear efforts to collect data on abortion across the U.S. Last year, Guttmacher also began publishing less precise estimates every few months , based on a much smaller sample of providers.

The figures reported by these organizations include only legal induced abortions conducted by clinics, hospitals or physicians’ offices, or those that make use of abortion pills dispensed from certified facilities such as clinics or physicians’ offices. They do not account for the use of abortion pills that were obtained  outside of clinical settings .

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The annual number of U.S. abortions rose for years after Roe v. Wade legalized the procedure in 1973, reaching its highest levels around the late 1980s and early 1990s, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher. Since then, abortions have generally decreased at what a CDC analysis called  “a slow yet steady pace.”

Guttmacher says the number of abortions occurring in the U.S. in 2020 was 40% lower than it was in 1991. According to the CDC, the number was 36% lower in 2021 than in 1991, looking just at the District of Columbia and the 46 states that reported both of those years.

(The corresponding line graph shows the long-term trend in the number of legal abortions reported by both organizations. To allow for consistent comparisons over time, the CDC figures in the chart have been adjusted to ensure that the same states are counted from one year to the next. Using that approach, the CDC figure for 2021 is 622,108 legal abortions.)

There have been occasional breaks in this long-term pattern of decline – during the middle of the first decade of the 2000s, and then again in the late 2010s. The CDC reported modest 1% and 2% increases in abortions in 2018 and 2019, and then, after a 2% decrease in 2020, a 5% increase in 2021. Guttmacher reported an 8% increase over the three-year period from 2017 to 2020.

As noted above, these figures do not include abortions that use pills obtained outside of clinical settings.

Guttmacher says that in 2020 there were 14.4 abortions in the U.S. per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44. Its data shows that the rate of abortions among women has generally been declining in the U.S. since 1981, when it reported there were 29.3 abortions per 1,000 women in that age range.

The CDC says that in 2021, there were 11.6 abortions in the U.S. per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44. (That figure excludes data from California, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey.) Like Guttmacher’s data, the CDC’s figures also suggest a general decline in the abortion rate over time. In 1980, when the CDC reported on all 50 states and D.C., it said there were 25 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44.

That said, both Guttmacher and the CDC say there were slight increases in the rate of abortions during the late 2010s and early 2020s. Guttmacher says the abortion rate per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 rose from 13.5 in 2017 to 14.4 in 2020. The CDC says it rose from 11.2 per 1,000 in 2017 to 11.4 in 2019, before falling back to 11.1 in 2020 and then rising again to 11.6 in 2021. (The CDC’s figures for those years exclude data from California, D.C., Maryland, New Hampshire and New Jersey.)

The CDC broadly divides abortions into two categories: surgical abortions and medication abortions, which involve pills. Since the Food and Drug Administration first approved abortion pills in 2000, their use has increased over time as a share of abortions nationally, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher.

The majority of abortions in the U.S. now involve pills, according to both the CDC and Guttmacher. The CDC says 56% of U.S. abortions in 2021 involved pills, up from 53% in 2020 and 44% in 2019. Its figures for 2021 include the District of Columbia and 44 states that provided this data; its figures for 2020 include D.C. and 44 states (though not all of the same states as in 2021), and its figures for 2019 include D.C. and 45 states.

Guttmacher, which measures this every three years, says 53% of U.S. abortions involved pills in 2020, up from 39% in 2017.

Two pills commonly used together for medication abortions are mifepristone, which, taken first, blocks hormones that support a pregnancy, and misoprostol, which then causes the uterus to empty. According to the FDA, medication abortions are safe  until 10 weeks into pregnancy.

Surgical abortions conducted  during the first trimester  of pregnancy typically use a suction process, while the relatively few surgical abortions that occur  during the second trimester  of a pregnancy typically use a process called dilation and evacuation, according to the UCLA School of Medicine.

In 2020, there were 1,603 facilities in the U.S. that provided abortions,  according to Guttmacher . This included 807 clinics, 530 hospitals and 266 physicians’ offices.

While clinics make up half of the facilities that provide abortions, they are the sites where the vast majority (96%) of abortions are administered, either through procedures or the distribution of pills, according to Guttmacher’s 2020 data. (This includes 54% of abortions that are administered at specialized abortion clinics and 43% at nonspecialized clinics.) Hospitals made up 33% of the facilities that provided abortions in 2020 but accounted for only 3% of abortions that year, while just 1% of abortions were conducted by physicians’ offices.

Looking just at clinics – that is, the total number of specialized abortion clinics and nonspecialized clinics in the U.S. – Guttmacher found the total virtually unchanged between 2017 (808 clinics) and 2020 (807 clinics). However, there were regional differences. In the Midwest, the number of clinics that provide abortions increased by 11% during those years, and in the West by 6%. The number of clinics  decreased  during those years by 9% in the Northeast and 3% in the South.

The total number of abortion providers has declined dramatically since the 1980s. In 1982, according to Guttmacher, there were 2,908 facilities providing abortions in the U.S., including 789 clinics, 1,405 hospitals and 714 physicians’ offices.

The CDC does not track the number of abortion providers.

In the District of Columbia and the 46 states that provided abortion and residency information to the CDC in 2021, 10.9% of all abortions were performed on women known to live outside the state where the abortion occurred – slightly higher than the percentage in 2020 (9.7%). That year, D.C. and 46 states (though not the same ones as in 2021) reported abortion and residency data. (The total number of abortions used in these calculations included figures for women with both known and unknown residential status.)

The share of reported abortions performed on women outside their state of residence was much higher before the 1973 Roe decision that stopped states from banning abortion. In 1972, 41% of all abortions in D.C. and the 20 states that provided this information to the CDC that year were performed on women outside their state of residence. In 1973, the corresponding figure was 21% in the District of Columbia and the 41 states that provided this information, and in 1974 it was 11% in D.C. and the 43 states that provided data.

In the District of Columbia and the 46 states that reported age data to  the CDC in 2021, the majority of women who had abortions (57%) were in their 20s, while about three-in-ten (31%) were in their 30s. Teens ages 13 to 19 accounted for 8% of those who had abortions, while women ages 40 to 44 accounted for about 4%.

The vast majority of women who had abortions in 2021 were unmarried (87%), while married women accounted for 13%, according to  the CDC , which had data on this from 37 states.

In the District of Columbia, New York City (but not the rest of New York) and the 31 states that reported racial and ethnic data on abortion to  the CDC , 42% of all women who had abortions in 2021 were non-Hispanic Black, while 30% were non-Hispanic White, 22% were Hispanic and 6% were of other races.

Looking at abortion rates among those ages 15 to 44, there were 28.6 abortions per 1,000 non-Hispanic Black women in 2021; 12.3 abortions per 1,000 Hispanic women; 6.4 abortions per 1,000 non-Hispanic White women; and 9.2 abortions per 1,000 women of other races, the  CDC reported  from those same 31 states, D.C. and New York City.

For 57% of U.S. women who had induced abortions in 2021, it was the first time they had ever had one,  according to the CDC.  For nearly a quarter (24%), it was their second abortion. For 11% of women who had an abortion that year, it was their third, and for 8% it was their fourth or more. These CDC figures include data from 41 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

Nearly four-in-ten women who had abortions in 2021 (39%) had no previous live births at the time they had an abortion,  according to the CDC . Almost a quarter (24%) of women who had abortions in 2021 had one previous live birth, 20% had two previous live births, 10% had three, and 7% had four or more previous live births. These CDC figures include data from 41 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

The vast majority of abortions occur during the first trimester of a pregnancy. In 2021, 93% of abortions occurred during the first trimester – that is, at or before 13 weeks of gestation,  according to the CDC . An additional 6% occurred between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, and about 1% were performed at 21 weeks or more of gestation. These CDC figures include data from 40 states and New York City, but not the rest of New York.

About 2% of all abortions in the U.S. involve some type of complication for the woman , according to an article in StatPearls, an online health care resource. “Most complications are considered minor such as pain, bleeding, infection and post-anesthesia complications,” according to the article.

The CDC calculates  case-fatality rates for women from induced abortions – that is, how many women die from abortion-related complications, for every 100,000 legal abortions that occur in the U.S .  The rate was lowest during the most recent period examined by the agency (2013 to 2020), when there were 0.45 deaths to women per 100,000 legal induced abortions. The case-fatality rate reported by the CDC was highest during the first period examined by the agency (1973 to 1977), when it was 2.09 deaths to women per 100,000 legal induced abortions. During the five-year periods in between, the figure ranged from 0.52 (from 1993 to 1997) to 0.78 (from 1978 to 1982).

The CDC calculates death rates by five-year and seven-year periods because of year-to-year fluctuation in the numbers and due to the relatively low number of women who die from legal induced abortions.

In 2020, the last year for which the CDC has information , six women in the U.S. died due to complications from induced abortions. Four women died in this way in 2019, two in 2018, and three in 2017. (These deaths all followed legal abortions.) Since 1990, the annual number of deaths among women due to legal induced abortion has ranged from two to 12.

The annual number of reported deaths from induced abortions (legal and illegal) tended to be higher in the 1980s, when it ranged from nine to 16, and from 1972 to 1979, when it ranged from 13 to 63. One driver of the decline was the drop in deaths from illegal abortions. There were 39 deaths from illegal abortions in 1972, the last full year before Roe v. Wade. The total fell to 19 in 1973 and to single digits or zero every year after that. (The number of deaths from legal abortions has also declined since then, though with some slight variation over time.)

The number of deaths from induced abortions was considerably higher in the 1960s than afterward. For instance, there were 119 deaths from induced abortions in  1963  and 99 in  1965 , according to reports by the then-U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a precursor to the Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC is a division of Health and Human Services.

Note: This is an update of a post originally published May 27, 2022, and first updated June 24, 2022.

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WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2024) – Five hotels and one restaurant are the newest additions to AAA’s Four Diamonds list. Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency. This month, hotels in Canada, Mexico, and Florida and a San Antonio restaurant became AAA Four Diamond properties, offering upscale amenities, remarkable service, and outstanding dining options. 

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