Japan vs Mexico
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Mexico has 10.4 million more people than Japan (133 million vs 123 million in 2026). Mexico is 5.3 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Japan ($35,951 vs $13,889). People live longer on average in Japan (84.0 vs 75.3 years).
| Japan | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 122,585,904 | 132,997,658 |
| Yearly population change | −0.63% | +0.80% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 105 million | 149 million |
| Land area | 364,500 km² | 1,943,950 km² |
| Density | 336/km² | 68/km² |
| GDP | $4.44 trillion (2025) | $1.83 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 (2025) | $13,889 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 84.0 years | 75.3 years |
| Births per woman | 1.15 | 1.89 |
| Urban population | 92% | 80% |
| Capital | Tokyo | Mexico City |
| Currency | yen (JPY) | peso (MXN) |
| Calling code | +81 | +52 |
Share of world population: Japan 1.48%, Mexico 1.61%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Japan or Mexico?
Mexico: about 133 million people versus 123 million in Japan (2026).
Is Japan bigger than Mexico?
By land area, Mexico is larger: 1,943,950 km² versus 364,500 km².
Which economy is bigger, Japan or Mexico?
Japan, with a GDP of $4.44 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).