Germany vs Mexico
Every indicator for Germany and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 131,946,900 | −36.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,833 | +175.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 13,889 | +335.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 1,957,194 | −81.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 67 | +246.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 16,726 | +428.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.89 | +112.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 2.97 | +32.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 127 | +735.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 341,000 | −46.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.6 | −15.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.64 | −34.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 36.7% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 175.6% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 335.6% higher than Mexico.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI