Mexico vs Russia
Every indicator for Mexico and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Mexico | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 131,946,900 | 143,513,328 | −8.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,833 | 2,561 | −28.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,889 | 17,547 | −20.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,957,194 | 17,125,190 | −88.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 67 | 8 | +704.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 83.1 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.0 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 16,726 | 148,967 | −88.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.89 | 7.05 | −87.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.97 | 18.90 | −84.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 127 | 1,038 | −87.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 341,000 | 1,454,000 | −76.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.6 | 10.1 | −74.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.64 | 1.98 | −67.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Mexico relative to Russia; a positive value favors Mexico. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Russia is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Mexico leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 8.9 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Russia's military expenditure (2024) (148,967) is about 8.9 times Mexico's (16,726).
- Russia's area (17,125,190) is about 8.7 times Mexico's (1,957,194).
- Russia's military expenditure per capita (1,038) is about 8.2 times Mexico's (127).
- Mexico's population density (67) is about 8.0 times Russia's (8).
- Russia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.05) is about 7.9 times Mexico's (0.89).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Mexico and Russia differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Russia records 148,967 against Mexico's 16,726 — a ratio of roughly 8.9 to one.
Where are Mexico and Russia most alike?
In population (2025), at 143,513,328 and 131,946,900 — a gap of only %8.8.
On how many indicators is Mexico ahead of Russia?
Mexico is higher on 1 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Russia on 11. 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