India vs Mexico
Every indicator for India and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | India | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,463,865,525 | 131,946,900 | +1,009.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,956 | 1,833 | +115.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,702 | 13,889 | −80.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 3,287,260 | 1,957,194 | +68.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 445 | 67 | +560.5% |
| Median age (years) | 28.4 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 70.0 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.4 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 35.7 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 86,126 | 16,726 | +414.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.27 | 0.89 | +155.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 7.63 | 2.97 | +156.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 59 | 127 | −53.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 3,068,000 | 341,000 | +799.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 2.6 | −18.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.58 | 0.64 | −9.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of India relative to Mexico; a positive value favors India. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population (2025), about 11 times; they are closest on armed forces as a share of the labor force.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Mexico's 131,946,900 — roughly 11 times as much.
- India's armed forces personnel (2020) (3,068,000) is about 9.0 times Mexico's (341,000).
- India's population density (445) is about 6.6 times Mexico's (67).
- India's military expenditure (2024) (86,126) is about 5.1 times Mexico's (16,726).
- Mexico's gdp per capita (13,889) is about 5.1 times India's (2,702).
Frequently asked questions
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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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