As of 2015, Venezuelans were the fifth largest immigrant group in Mexico, following Americans, Guatemalans, Spaniards and Colombians.

[3] The number of Venezuelan Mexicans made a small peak in the 1980s and began to decline into the 1990s.

[5][3] During June 2016, Venezuelans surpassed Americans (historically, first) for number of new work visas granted.

[6] The main destinations are Mexico City, Nuevo León and Tabasco (due to the state's petroleum industry).

[9] In December 2021, the Secretariat of the Interior announced that it would require Venezuelans apply for travel visas in order to enter the country.