Mexico vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Mexico and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Mexico | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 131,946,900 | 36,973,555 | +256.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,833 | 1,277 | +43.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,889 | 34,537 | −59.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,957,194 | 2,149,690 | −9.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 67 | 17 | +292.0% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 83.1 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.0 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 16,726 | 80,331 | −79.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.89 | 7.30 | −87.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.97 | 22.31 | −86.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 127 | 2,173 | −94.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 341,000 | 282,000 | +20.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.6 | 7.6 | −66.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.64 | 1.92 | −66.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Mexico relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Mexico. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Mexico is 256.9% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Mexico is 43.5% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Mexico is 59.8% lower than Saudi Arabia.
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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