China vs Mexico
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 10.6 times as many people as Mexico (1.40 billion vs 133 million in 2026). China is 4.8 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Mexico ($13,889 vs $13,862). People live longer on average in China (78.0 vs 75.3 years).
| China | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,403,496,576 | 132,997,658 |
| Yearly population change | −0.22% | +0.80% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.24 billion | 149 million |
| Land area | 9,388,210 km² | 1,943,950 km² |
| Density | 149/km² | 68/km² |
| GDP | $19.50 trillion (2025) | $1.83 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,862 (2025) | $13,889 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 78.0 years | 75.3 years |
| Births per woman | 1.01 | 1.89 |
| Urban population | 66% | 80% |
| Capital | Beijing | Mexico City |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | peso (MXN) |
| Calling code | +86 | +52 |
Share of world population: China 16.94%, Mexico 1.61%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, China or Mexico?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 133 million in Mexico (2026).
Is China bigger than Mexico?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 1,943,950 km².
Which economy is bigger, China or Mexico?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $1.83 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).