Mexico vs Turkey
Every indicator for Mexico and Turkey side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Mexico | Turkey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 131,946,900 | 85,878,556 | +53.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,833 | 1,597 | +14.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,889 | 18,599 | −25.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 77.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,957,194 | 785,350 | +149.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 67 | 109 | −38.3% |
| Median age (years) | 30.1 | 34.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 83.1 | 89.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 8.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 34.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.0 | 89.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 16,726 | 24,979 | −33.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.89 | 1.92 | −53.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.97 | — | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 127 | 291 | −56.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 341,000 | 512,000 | −33.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.6 | 6.0 | −56.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.64 | 1.61 | −60.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Mexico relative to Turkey; a positive value favors Mexico. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Mexico is 53.6% higher than Turkey.
- On gdp (nominal), Mexico is 14.8% higher than Turkey.
- On gdp per capita, Mexico is 25.3% lower than Turkey.
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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