Spain vs Mexico
Every indicator for Spain and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Spain | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 49,355,143 | 131,946,900 | −62.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,906 | 1,833 | +4.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 38,627 | 13,889 | +178.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 505,976 | 1,957,194 | −74.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 98 | 67 | +44.7% |
| Median age (years) | 46.1 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.8 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 10.4 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.5 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 24,615 | 16,726 | +47.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.43 | 0.89 | +60.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.20 | 2.97 | +7.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 499 | 127 | +293.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 199,000 | 341,000 | −41.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.0 | 2.6 | +56.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.87 | 0.64 | +35.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Spain relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Spain. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 3.9 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Spain's military expenditure per capita (499) is about 3.9 times Mexico's (127).
- Mexico's area (1,957,194) is about 3.9 times Spain's (505,976).
- Spain's gdp per capita (38,627) is about 2.8 times Mexico's (13,889).
- Mexico's population (2025) (131,946,900) is about 2.7 times Spain's (49,355,143).
- On armed forces personnel (2020), Mexico is %71 higher than Spain: 341,000 against 199,000.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Spain and Mexico differ most?
In military expenditure per capita. Spain records 499 against Mexico's 127 — a ratio of roughly 3.9 to one.
Where are Spain and Mexico most alike?
In gdp (nominal), at 1,906 and 1,833 — a gap of only %4.0.
On how many indicators is Spain ahead of Mexico?
Spain is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 3. 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