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Overview
Mexico has 22 times the population of Denmark: 131.95 million people against 6.01 million (2025).
Mexico's economy is 4.0 times the size of Denmark's, at $1.83T versus $462.53B.
Per person, Denmark is the wealthier of the two: $76,970 against $13,889 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Mexico | Denmark | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.83T | $462.53B | 2025 | $1.85T / $429.46B |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 | Higher: $76,970 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 0.6% | Higher: 2.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 3.8% | Lower: 1.9% | 2025 | 4.7% / 1.4% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.7% | 5.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 54 | 92 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $551 | Higher: $6,992 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $353 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.27 | $7.04 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 131.95 million | 6.01 million | 2025 | 130.74 million / 6.05 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 41.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.87 | 1.52 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | Higher: 82.3 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 80% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 83% | Higher: 100% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | 43,094 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 67.2/km² | 139.4/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 461 Mt | Lower: 28 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.5 t | 4.7 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $16.73B | $9.96B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 341,000 | 15,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Denmark is growing faster: 2.9% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Inflation is comparable in both: 3.8% in Mexico and 1.9% in Denmark.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Mexico: a price level of 54 versus 92 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Denmark: $6,992 against $551 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Mexico is the far younger society: median age 29.6 versus 41.3 years.
Life expectancy is 7.0 years longer in Denmark (82.3 vs 75.3).
Internet adoption is higher in Denmark (100% vs 83% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Mexico is 46 times the size of Denmark: 1,964,375 km² versus 43,094 km².
Denmark is far more densely settled: 139 people per km² against 67.
Military
Mexico spends about 70% more on defence than Denmark: $16.73B versus $9.96B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Denmark carries the heavier military burden: 2.4% of GDP versus 0.9%.
Mexico fields the larger armed forces: 341,000 personnel against 15,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Mexico bigger than Denmark?
- Mexico is larger by land area. Mexico covers 1,964,375 km² while Denmark covers 43,094 km², so Mexico is 46 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Mexico or Denmark?
- Mexico has the larger population: 131.95 million versus 6.01 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Mexico richer than Denmark?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Denmark is richer: $76,970 against $13,889. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.83T for Mexico versus $462.53B for Denmark.
- Who spends more on their military, Mexico or Denmark?
- Mexico spends more: $16.73B versus $9.96B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).