Missing and Unaccounted-for People in Mexico (1960s–2025)

This project provides a comprehensive dataset of over 120,000 missing and unaccounted-for people in Mexico from the 1960s to 2025. The dataset is sourced from the publicly available records on the RNPDO website and represents individuals who were actively missing as of the date of collection (mid-January 2025). To protect individual identities, personal identifiers, such as names, have been removed.<b>Dataset Features:</b>The data has been cleaned and translated to facilitate analysis by a global audience.Fields include:SexDate of birthDate of incidenceState and municipality of the incidentData spans over six decades, offering insights into trends and regional disparities.<b>Additional Materials:</b><b>Python Script:</b> A Python script to generate customizable visualizations based on the dataset. Users can specify the state to generate tailored charts.<b>Sample Chart:</b> An example chart showcasing the evolution of missing persons per 100,000 inhabitants in Mexico between 2006 and 2025.<b>Requirements File:</b> A <code>requirements.txt</code> file listing the necessary Python libraries to run the script seamlessly.This dataset and accompanying tools aim to support researchers, policymakers, and journalists in analyzing and addressing the issue of missing persons in Mexico.