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Overview
Mexico has about 55% more people than Turkey (Türkiye): 131.95 million against 85.88 million (2025).
Mexico's economy is 15% larger than Turkey (Türkiye)'s, at $1.83T versus $1.60T.
Per person, Turkey (Türkiye) is the wealthier of the two: $18,599 against $13,889 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Mexico | Turkey (Türkiye) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $1.83T | $1.60T | 2025 | $1.85T / $1.32T |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 | Higher: $18,599 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | 0.6% | Higher: 3.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | Lower: 3.8% | 34.9% | 2025 | 4.7% / 58.5% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 2.7% | 8.5% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 54 | 41 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $551 | Higher: $1,001 | 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $353 | Higher: $659 | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | $6.27 | $6.91 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 131.95 million | 85.88 million | 2025 | 130.74 million / 84.63 million |
| Population growth | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.87 | 1.62 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | Higher: 77.4 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 80% | 89% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 83% | Higher: 90% | 2024 / 2025 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | 783,562 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 67.2/km² | 109.6/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | Lower: 461 Mt | 513 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 3.5 t | 5.9 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $16.73B | $24.98B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 341,000 | 512,000 | 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
Turkey (Türkiye) is growing much faster: 3.6% annual GDP growth versus 0.6%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Turkey (Türkiye) at 34.9%, while the other economy sits at 3.8%.
Day-to-day prices are noticeably lower in Turkey (Türkiye): a price level of 41 versus 54 on a US=100 scale.
Average monthly earnings favour Turkey (Türkiye): $1,001 against $551 (ILOSTAT, latest available years).
People and society
Mexico is the younger society: median age 29.6 versus 33.5 years.
Life expectancy is 2.2 years longer in Turkey (Türkiye) (77.4 vs 75.3).
Geography
By land area, Mexico is 2.5 times the size of Turkey (Türkiye): 1,964,375 km² versus 783,562 km².
Military
Turkey (Türkiye) spends about 50% more on defence than Mexico: $24.98B versus $16.73B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Relative to its economy, Turkey (Türkiye) carries the heavier military burden: 1.9% of GDP versus 0.9%.
Turkey (Türkiye) fields the larger armed forces: 512,000 personnel against 341,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Mexico bigger than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Mexico is larger by land area. Mexico covers 1,964,375 km² while Turkey (Türkiye) covers 783,562 km², so Mexico is 2.5 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Mexico or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Mexico has the larger population: 131.95 million versus 85.88 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Mexico richer than Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Turkey (Türkiye) is richer: $18,599 against $13,889. Total GDP tells a different story: $1.83T for Mexico versus $1.60T for Turkey (Türkiye).
- Who spends more on their military, Mexico or Turkey (Türkiye)?
- Turkey (Türkiye) spends more: $24.98B versus $16.73B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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