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Mexico
United Mexican States
Quick facts
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- 125 m
- Area
- 1,964,375 km²
- Region
- North America
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Mexican peso ($)
- Demonym
- Mexican
- UN member
- Yes
How Mexico compares
Economy size$1.86 T
13th of 178 worldwide · 3rd of 4 in North America
Income per person$14,186
61st of 178 worldwide · 4th of 4 in North America
Life expectancy75.3 yrs
80th of 179 worldwide · 3rd of 4 in North America
Internet access83.1%
82nd of 179 worldwide · 3rd of 4 in North America
Military spending$17 B
22nd of 163 worldwide · 3rd of 3 in North America
Highlights
GDP
$1.86 T
World Bank2024
Gross Domestic Product — the total market value of all goods and services produced in a year, at current prices.
GDP per capita
$14,186
World Bank2024
GDP divided by population — a rough measure of average economic output per person.
Life expectancy
75.3 yrs
World Bank2024
Years a newborn would live if current mortality patterns held throughout its life.
R&D spending
0.3%
Gross expenditure on research & development as a share of GDP.
Researchers (per million)
438
Full-time-equivalent researchers per million people.
Resource rents
3.6%
World Bank2021
Total natural-resource rents (oil, gas, mineral, forest) as a share of GDP.
The history journey
From the Olmec mother-culture and the lake-city of the Mexica to a republic forged in conquest, reform, and revolution.
Pilot a cinematic, sourced journey through its eras — moment by moment.