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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Indonesia is 116.5% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Indonesia is 21.1% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Indonesia is 63.6% 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