Australia vs Mexico
Every indicator for Australia and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 131,946,900 | −79.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 1,833 | −1.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 13,889 | +368.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 1,957,194 | +295.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 67 | −94.7% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 16,726 | +102.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 0.89 | +111.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 2.97 | +67.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 127 | +866.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 341,000 | −82.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.6 | −15.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.64 | −31.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Australia is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Mexico on 6. The widest separation is in population density (about 19×); they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Mexico stands at 67 against Australia's 4 — roughly 19 times as much.
- Australia's military expenditure per capita (1,225) is about 9.7 times Mexico's (127).
- Mexico's armed forces personnel (2020) (341,000) is about 5.7 times Australia's (60,000).
- Mexico's population (2025) (131,946,900) is about 4.8 times Australia's (27,614,411).
- Australia's gdp per capita (65,130) is about 4.7 times Mexico's (13,889).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Australia and Mexico differ most?
In population density. Mexico records 67 against Australia's 4 — a ratio of roughly 19 to one.
Where are Australia and Mexico most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 1,833 and 1,799 — a gap of only %1.9.
On how many indicators is Australia ahead of Mexico?
Australia is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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