The Need
Mexico City
Home to 27 million souls needing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
It is a beautiful city with staggering needs. Please take a look at the pictures below with its captions to get a greater sense of the need.
Some numbers
Population
Mexico: 120 million
Mexico City: 27 million
It represents 22.5% of the country's population. It is made up by the Federal District (8-9 million), and the State of Mexico (18-19 million). The biggest megalopolis in Mexico.
Population density
16,000 people per square mile
It is considered by most to be the third largest city in the world (some claim second). It also is one of the most dense cities in the world.
Economic makeup
US$300-500 for non-professional employment
US$500-800 for professional employment
US$1,000+ for the elite
The “medium class” is slowly growing, with small to medium size business owners increasing to an estimated 10% of the total population in the city. On the other hand, the poverty level is still high, with some news outlets reporting that over 10 million live in extreme poverty.
The city is growing richer while the nation is growing poorer. It is demonstrating similar effects compared to any metropolitan city: as it draws people with economic possibilities, the annual inflation grows at a higher rate compared to its income, creating difficult living conditions for many, and broadening the economic gap.
Rent numbers
High rent houses/apartments: $2,000+
Medium-high rent houses/apartments: $1,200-2,000
Medium rent houses/apartments: $500-1,200
Low-medium rent houses/apartments: $300-500
Low rent houses/apartments: $200-300
Commercial average lease quoted & estimated: $700-1,500
(one average storefront, varies depending on the area)
Religion in Mexico City
83.0% Roman Catholic (and declining)
8.0% Protestants and evangelicals
2.5% Biblical but different from evangelicals
6.5% Other