Netherlands vs Mexico
Every indicator for Netherlands and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Netherlands | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 18,087,633 | 131,946,900 | −86.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,333 | 1,833 | −27.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 73,684 | 13,889 | +430.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,540 | 1,957,194 | −97.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 435 | 67 | +545.9% |
| Median age (years) | 42.2 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.0 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.9 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.3 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 95.9 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 23,179 | 16,726 | +38.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 0.89 | +115.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.34 | 2.97 | +46.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,281 | 127 | +910.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 41,000 | 341,000 | −88.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.3 | 2.6 | −12.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.64 | −34.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Netherlands relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Netherlands. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Netherlands is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Mexico on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 47×); they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Mexico stands at 1,957,194 against Netherlands's 41,540 — roughly 47 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Netherlands stands at 1,281 against Mexico's 127 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Mexico's armed forces personnel (2020) (341,000) is about 8.3 times Netherlands's (41,000).
- Mexico's population (2025) (131,946,900) is about 7.3 times Netherlands's (18,087,633).
- Netherlands's population density (435) is about 6.5 times Mexico's (67).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Netherlands and Mexico differ most?
In area. Mexico records 1,957,194 against Netherlands's 41,540 — a ratio of roughly 47 to one.
Where are Netherlands and Mexico most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 2.6 and 2.3 — a gap of only %14.
On how many indicators is Netherlands ahead of Mexico?
Netherlands is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 6. 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