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.
At a glance
Brazil is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 4.3 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Brazil's area (8,510,420) is about 4.3 times Mexico's (1,957,194).
- Mexico's population density (67) is about 2.7 times Brazil's (25).
- Brazil's armed forces personnel (2020) (762,000) is about 2.2 times Mexico's (341,000).
- On population (2025), Brazil is %61 higher than Mexico: 212,812,405 against 131,946,900.
- On military expenditure as a share of government spending, Mexico is %41 higher than Brazil: 2.97 against 2.10.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Brazil and Mexico differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Mexico's 1,957,194 — a ratio of roughly 4.3 to one.
Where are Brazil and Mexico most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp, at 0.97 and 0.89 — a gap of only %9.0.
On how many indicators is Brazil ahead of Mexico?
Brazil is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 4. 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