Mexico vs Russia
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Russia has 10.3 million more people than Mexico (143 million vs 133 million in 2026). Russia is 8.4 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Russia ($17,547 vs $13,889). People live longer on average in Mexico (75.3 vs 73.4 years).
| Mexico | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 132,997,658 | 143,292,448 |
| Yearly population change | +0.80% | −0.15% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 149 million | 137 million |
| Land area | 1,943,950 km² | 16,376,870 km² |
| Density | 68/km² | 9/km² |
| GDP | $1.83 trillion (2025) | $2.56 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 (2025) | $17,547 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 years | 73.4 years |
| Births per woman | 1.89 | 1.42 |
| Urban population | 80% | 75% |
| Capital | Mexico City | Moscow |
| Currency | peso (MXN) | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Calling code | +52 | +7 |
Share of world population: Mexico 1.61%, Russia 1.73%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Mexico or Russia?
Russia: about 143 million people versus 133 million in Mexico (2026).
Is Mexico bigger than Russia?
By land area, Russia is larger: 16,376,870 km² versus 1,943,950 km².
Which economy is bigger, Mexico or Russia?
Russia, with a GDP of $2.56 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).