It was reported that the state has seen a 108% increase in registered voters born in other states.
The Yucatán voter registry has undergone a profound demographic transformation over the last 14 years. Figures from the National Electoral Institute (INE) reveal that the number of people registered whose place of birth is in states other than Yucatán increased from 148,972 in 2012 to 309,156 in 2025, representing a 108% growth.
This increase visibly alters the composition of the electorate. In 2012, people not born in Yucatán represented 10.7% of the state’s voter registry; currently, they constitute 17%.
In other words, practically one in five people registered to vote in Yucatán was born in another state or country. This is one of the most notable percentage changes of the period.
During the same timeframe, the registered population born in Yucatán grew by 20.84%, increasing from 1,246,957 to 1,506,870. Overall, the state’s registered population increased by 30.09%, from 1,395,929 to 1,816,026.
Furthermore, the number of people with dual or naturalized citizenship rose from 2,073 to 7,373, representing an increase of over 255%. This trend confirms that Yucatán is also receiving a growing number of people from abroad.
Nationally, various regions with high urban density, strong economic activity, or complex social dynamics have experienced a continuous flow of people migrating to other states. Yucatán has established itself as one of the main destinations for this internal migration.
Yucatán continues to be perceived as an attractive place for various reasons related to social stability, relative security, and emerging economic opportunities. These factors appear to influence both the arrival and the establishment of residence in the state.
The result is an increasingly diverse voter registry in terms of geographic origin, reflecting a broad demographic process that is not temporary, but rather structural.
The National Electoral Institute reminds those who have decided to live in Yucatán that they must update their address to ensure their voter ID card reflects their actual place of residence. This allows them to participate in future elections, receive the ballot corresponding to their electoral district, and have a valid ID for procedures and services.
Source: SIPSE
