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.