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Overview
Mexico has 12 times the population of Sweden: 131.95 million people against 10.60 million (2025).
Mexico's economy is 2.7 times the size of Sweden's, at $1.83T versus $669.00B.
Per person, Sweden is the wealthier of the two: $63,133 against $13,889 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Mexico | Sweden | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.83T | $669.00B | 2025 | $1.85T / $610.12B |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 | Higher: $63,133 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 0.6% | Higher: 1.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 3.8% | Lower: 0.7% | 2025 | 4.7% / 2.8% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.7% | 8.7% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 54 | 87 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $551 | Higher: $4,783 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $353 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.27 | $7.16 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 131.95 million | 10.60 million | 2025 | 130.74 million / 10.64 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.87 | 1.44 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | Higher: 84.1 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 80% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 83% | Higher: 96% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | 450,295 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 67.2/km² | 23.5/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 461 Mt | Lower: 38 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.5 t | 3.6 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $16.73B | $12.04B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 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
Sweden is growing faster: 1.5% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Mexico runs the hotter price environment: 3.8% inflation versus 0.7%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Mexico: a price level of 54 versus 87 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Sweden: $4,783 against $551 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Mexico is the far younger society: median age 29.6 versus 40.3 years.
Life expectancy is 8.8 years longer in Sweden (84.1 vs 75.3).
Internet adoption is higher in Sweden (96% vs 83% of the population).
Geography
By land area, Mexico is 4.4 times the size of Sweden: 1,964,375 km² versus 450,295 km².
Mexico is far more densely settled: 67 people per km² against 24.
Military
Mexico spends about 40% more on defence than Sweden: $16.73B versus $12.04B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Sweden carries the heavier military burden: 2.0% 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 Sweden?
- Mexico is larger by land area. Mexico covers 1,964,375 km² while Sweden covers 450,295 km², so Mexico is 4.4 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Mexico or Sweden?
- Mexico has the larger population: 131.95 million versus 10.60 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Mexico richer than Sweden?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Sweden is richer: $63,133 against $13,889. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.83T for Mexico versus $669.00B for Sweden.
- Who spends more on their military, Mexico or Sweden?
- Mexico spends more: $16.73B versus $12.04B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).