Mexico vs Nigeria
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Nigeria has 109 million more people than Mexico (242 million vs 133 million in 2026). Mexico is 2.1 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Mexico ($13,889 vs $1,224). People live longer on average in Mexico (75.3 vs 54.6 years).
| Mexico | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 132,997,658 | 242,431,832 |
| Yearly population change | +0.80% | +2.06% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 149 million | 359 million |
| Land area | 1,943,950 km² | 910,770 km² |
| Density | 68/km² | 266/km² |
| GDP | $1.83 trillion (2025) | $291 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 (2025) | $1,224 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 years | 54.6 years |
| Births per woman | 1.89 | 4.38 |
| Urban population | 80% | 64% |
| Capital | Mexico City | Abuja |
| Currency | peso (MXN) | naira (NGN) |
| Calling code | +52 | +234 |
Share of world population: Mexico 1.61%, Nigeria 2.93%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Mexico or Nigeria?
Nigeria: about 242 million people versus 133 million in Mexico (2026).
Is Mexico bigger than Nigeria?
By land area, Mexico is larger: 1,943,950 km² versus 910,770 km².
Which economy is bigger, Mexico or Nigeria?
Mexico, with a GDP of $1.83 trillion versus $291 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).