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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Japan is 6.5% lower than Mexico.
- On gdp (nominal), Japan is 142.0% higher than Mexico.
- On gdp per capita, Japan is 158.8% 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