Switzerland vs Mexico
Every indicator for Switzerland and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Switzerland | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,092,436 | 131,946,900 | −93.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,044 | 1,833 | −43.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 114,769 | 13,889 | +726.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 41,291 | 1,957,194 | −97.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 220 | 67 | +226.6% |
| Median age (years) | 43.0 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.3 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.9 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 85.7 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,722 | 16,726 | −59.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.72 | 0.89 | −19.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.27 | 2.97 | −23.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 739 | 127 | +483.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 20,000 | 341,000 | −94.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.6 | −14.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 0.64 | −37.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Switzerland relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Switzerland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Switzerland is 93.1% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Switzerland is 43.0% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Switzerland is 726.3% higher 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