Canada vs Mexico
Every indicator for Canada and Mexico side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Mexico | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 131,946,900 | −68.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 1,833 | +26.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 13,889 | +301.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 1,957,194 | +698.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 67 | −96.0% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 30.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 83.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 80.0 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 16,726 | +75.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 0.89 | +47.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 2.97 | +3.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 127 | +455.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 341,000 | −78.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 2.6 | −33.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 0.64 | −45.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Mexico; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Canada is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 25 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Mexico stands at 67 against Canada's 3 — roughly 25 times as much.
- Canada's area (15,634,410) is about 8.0 times Mexico's (1,957,194).
- Canada's military expenditure per capita (705) is about 5.6 times Mexico's (127).
- Mexico's armed forces personnel (2020) (341,000) is about 4.7 times Canada's (72,000).
- Canada's gdp per capita (55,698) is about 4.0 times Mexico's (13,889).
Frequently asked questions
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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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