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Overview
Mexico has about 60% more people than Germany: 131.95 million against 83.49 million (2025).
Germany's economy is 2.8 times the size of Mexico's, at $5.05T versus $1.83T.
Per person, Germany is the wealthier of the two: $60,496 against $13,889 in GDP per capita.
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GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Mexico | Germany | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $1.83T | Higher: $5.05T | 2025 | $1.85T / $4.66T |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 | Higher: $60,496 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 0.6% | 0.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 3.8% | Lower: 2.2% | 2025 | 4.7% / 2.3% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.7% | 3.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 54 | 80 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $551 | Higher: $4,647 | 2025 / 2022 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $353 | Higher: $2,442 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.27 | — | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 131.95 million | 83.49 million | 2025 | 130.74 million / 84.01 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 45.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.87 | 1.46 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | Higher: 80.8 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 80% | 82% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 83% | Higher: 93% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | 357,114 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 67.2/km² | 233.8/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 461 Mt | 572 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.5 t | 6.8 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $16.73B | $88.46B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 341,000 | 183,000 | 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
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (0.6% for Mexico, 0.2% for Germany).
Inflation is comparable in both: 3.8% in Mexico and 2.2% in Germany.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Mexico: a price level of 54 versus 80 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Germany: $4,647 against $551 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Mexico is the far younger society: median age 29.6 versus 45.5 years.
Life expectancy is 5.5 years longer in Germany (80.8 vs 75.3).
Internet adoption is higher in Germany (93% vs 83% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Mexico is 5.5 times the size of Germany: 1,964,375 km² versus 357,114 km².
Germany is far more densely settled: 234 people per km² against 67.
Military
Germany spends 5.3 times as much on defence as Mexico: $88.46B versus $16.73B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Germany carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.9%.
Mexico fields the larger armed forces: 341,000 personnel against 183,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Mexico bigger than Germany?
- Mexico is larger by land area. Mexico covers 1,964,375 km² while Germany covers 357,114 km², so Mexico is 5.5 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Mexico or Germany?
- Mexico has the larger population: 131.95 million versus 83.49 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Mexico richer than Germany?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Germany is richer: $60,496 against $13,889. Total GDP tells the same story: $1.83T for Mexico versus $5.05T for Germany.
- Who spends more on their military, Mexico or Germany?
- Germany spends more: $88.46B versus $16.73B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).