Japan vs Mexico
Every indicator for Japan and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Japan | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 123,366,734 | 131,946,900 | −6.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,435 | 1,833 | +142.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,951 | 13,889 | +158.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 377,969 | 1,957,194 | −80.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 326 | 67 | +384.1% |
| Median age (years) | 49.4 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.5 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.5 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 92.3 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 55,274 | 16,726 | +230.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.37 | 0.89 | +53.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.25 | 2.97 | +9.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 448 | 127 | +253.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 261,000 | 341,000 | −23.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 2.6 | −18.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.38 | 0.64 | −40.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Japan relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Japan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 5.2 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Mexico's area (1,957,194) is about 5.2 times Japan's (377,969).
- Japan's population density (326) is about 4.8 times Mexico's (67).
- Japan's military expenditure per capita (448) is about 3.5 times Mexico's (127).
- Japan's military expenditure (2024) (55,274) is about 3.3 times Mexico's (16,726).
- Japan's gdp per capita (35,951) is about 2.6 times Mexico's (13,889).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Japan and Mexico differ most?
In area. Mexico records 1,957,194 against Japan's 377,969 — a ratio of roughly 5.2 to one.
Where are Japan and Mexico most alike?
In population (2025), at 131,946,900 and 123,366,734 — a gap of only %7.0.
On how many indicators is Japan ahead of Mexico?
Japan is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Mexico on 5. 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