Indonesia vs Mexico
Every indicator for Indonesia and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Indonesia | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 285,721,236 | 131,946,900 | +116.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,446 | 1,833 | −21.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,060 | 13,889 | −63.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.3 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,916,907 | 1,957,194 | −2.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 149 | 67 | +121.1% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 72.8 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.2 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.9 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 59.4 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 11,043 | 16,726 | −34.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.78 | 0.89 | −12.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.60 | 2.97 | +54.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 39 | 127 | −69.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 676,000 | 341,000 | +98.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.4 | 2.6 | −8.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.49 | 0.64 | −23.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Indonesia relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Indonesia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Mexico is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Indonesia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 3.3 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Mexico's military expenditure per capita (127) is about 3.3 times Indonesia's (39).
- Mexico's gdp per capita (13,889) is about 2.7 times Indonesia's (5,060).
- Indonesia's population density (149) is about 2.2 times Mexico's (67).
- Indonesia's population (2025) (285,721,236) is about 2.2 times Mexico's (131,946,900).
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Indonesia is %98 higher than Mexico: 676,000 against 341,000.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indonesia and Mexico differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Mexico records 127 against Indonesia's 39 — a ratio of roughly 3.3 to one.
Where are Indonesia and Mexico most alike?
In area, at 1,957,194 and 1,916,907 — a gap of only %2.1.
On how many indicators is Indonesia ahead of Mexico?
Indonesia is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 8. 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