what percent of mexico's population is of mixed spanish and indigenous heritage, otherwise known as mestizo?

The percentage of Mexico's population that is of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage, known as mestizo, varies based on different criteria and sources. Estimates range widely from about 40% up to over 90% depending on whether cultural, genetic, or self-identification criteria are used. A survey by Latinobarometro in 2018 found about 58% of Mexicans self-identify as mestizos, while another survey suggested over 70% identify as mixed-race. Genetic studies commonly show mestizos constitute a large majority of the population, often above 60%, with significant regional variation in indigenous and European ancestry proportions. One common figure cited is around 60% mestizo population in Mexico. Thus, a strong consensus centers near 60% of Mexico's population as mestizo, though this can vary depending on the perspective and methodology used.