France vs Mexico
Population, economy and geography side by side
Mexico has 64.2 million more people than France (133 million vs 68.8 million in 2026). Mexico is 3.6 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in France ($48,986 vs $13,889). People live longer on average in France (83.0 vs 75.3 years).
| France | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 68,802,696 | 132,997,658 |
| Yearly population change | +0.12% | +0.80% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 69.7 million | 149 million |
| Land area | 538,950 km² | 1,943,950 km² |
| Density | 128/km² | 68/km² |
| GDP | $3.37 trillion (2025) | $1.83 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $48,986 (2025) | $13,889 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 83.0 years | 75.3 years |
| Births per woman | 1.61 | 1.89 |
| Urban population | 79% | 80% |
| Capital | Paris | Mexico City |
| Currency | euro (EUR) | peso (MXN) |
| Calling code | +33 | +52 |
Share of world population: France 0.83%, Mexico 1.61%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, France or Mexico?
Mexico: about 133 million people versus 68.8 million in France (2026).
Is France bigger than Mexico?
By land area, Mexico is larger: 1,943,950 km² versus 538,950 km².
Which economy is bigger, France or Mexico?
France, with a GDP of $3.37 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).