Brazil vs Mexico
Every indicator for Brazil and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Brazil | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 212,812,405 | 131,946,900 | +61.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,280 | 1,833 | +24.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 10,713 | 13,889 | −22.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 8,510,420 | 1,957,194 | +334.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 25 | 67 | −62.9% |
| Median age (years) | 34.8 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 84.5 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.0 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.0 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 88.2 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 20,948 | 16,726 | +25.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.97 | 0.89 | +9.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.10 | 2.97 | −29.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 98 | 127 | −22.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 762,000 | 341,000 | +123.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.6 | 2.6 | +38.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.76 | 0.64 | +18.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Brazil relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Brazil. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Brazil is 61.3% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Brazil is 24.4% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Brazil is 22.9% lower 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