

India vs Mexico
Mexico comes out ahead of India on 310 of 617 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 7 ties. India leads on Tech & Business, Health and Politics & Government and 1 more category. Mexico leads on Population, Education and Environment and 6 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | India | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 | 132,997,658 11th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.2 135th of 215 | 75.3 103rd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,748 123rd of 184 | $25,868 79th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.22% 71st of 181 | 2.67% tied 27th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 99.8% tied 125th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.3 135th of 195 | 12.1 95th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,702 143rd of 185 | $13,889 71st of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- PopulationMexico · 19 statistics
- EducationMexico · 9 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndia · 21 statistics
- HealthIndia · 207 statistics
- EnvironmentMexico · 47 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMexico · 37 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndia · 40 statistics
- LawMexico · 8 statistics
- TravelMexico · 10 statistics
- Crime & SafetyIndia · 43 statistics
- EconomicsMexico · 80 statistics
- CultureMexico · 71 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningMexico · 3 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | India | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 6.5% tied 13th of 189 | 1.3% tied 175th of 189 |
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.57% 13th of 185 | 0.56% 168th of 185 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.8 kg/m² tied 7th of 190 | 28.0 kg/m² tied 164th of 190 |
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 25.5 4th of 172 | 43.5 tied 143rd of 172 |
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 14.7% 163rd of 197 | 50.2% 4th of 197 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 5.5% 10th of 173 | 36.9% tied 149th of 173 |
| EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 6.88 tied 23rd of 166 | 1.88 tied 158th of 166 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.7 kg/m² 11th of 190 | 27.5 kg/m² tied 155th of 190 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 6.3% tied 12th of 199 | 41.0% tied 165th of 199 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 4.7% 21st of 170 | 32.3% 150th of 170 |
| Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 7.98% 19th of 199 | 37.4% 169th of 199 |
| World Happiness RankHappiest Countries in the World | 118th 115th of 144 | 10th 10th of 144 |
| World Happiness ScoreHappiest Countries in the World | 4.39 115th of 144 | 6.98 10th of 144 |
| Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 3.41 per 100k 36th of 203 | 145.57 per 100k 184th of 203 |
| Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 5.01 per 100k 34th of 204 | 158.44 per 100k 182nd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 35.78 per 100k 148th of 204 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 1.42% 7th of 124 | 0.1% tied 91st of 124 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.83 per 100k 4th of 204 | 35.93 per 100k 147th of 204 |
| Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 10.3% 19th of 196 | 41.7% 156th of 196 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 | 36.07 per 100k 146th of 204 |
| % Overweight (Ages 5-19)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 3.44% tied 22nd of 193 | 17.7% 155th of 193 |
| PharmacistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 12.12 /10k 14th of 191 | 0.49 /10k tied 144th of 191 |
| Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 5.75% 32nd of 199 | 32.6% 167th of 199 |
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 22.5 176th of 177 | 46.1 58th of 177 |
| Tax Rate FloorEffective Corporate Tax Rate by Country | 15.0% tied 21st of 144 | 30.0% tied 114th of 144 |
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 107.1 tied 179th of 198 | 103.9 tied 51st of 198 |
| Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 11.56 per 100k 199th of 204 | 2.8 per 100k tied 68th of 204 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.9% 16th of 189 | 1.8% tied 135th of 189 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.0 8th of 184 | 53.7 120th of 184 |
| Vacc. Rate RCV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 97.0% tied 32nd of 176 | 80.0% tied 145th of 176 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, India or Mexico?
- Mexico comes out ahead of India on 310 of 617 statistics where one end is better, to 300 with 7 ties. India leads on Tech & Business, Health and Politics & Government and 1 more category. Mexico leads on Population, Education and Environment and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, India or Mexico?
- India has a population of 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235 countries) and Mexico has 132,997,658 (11th of 235).
- How do India and Mexico compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): India 72.2 (135th of 215), Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
- How do India and Mexico compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): India $11,748 (123rd of 184), Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
- Where does India beat Mexico most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.5% vs 1.3%; GDP Growth (%) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 7.57% vs 0.56%; Mean BMI (European Obesity Rates by Country): 21.8 kg/m² vs 28.0 kg/m².
- Where does Mexico beat India most clearly?
- Mexico ranks far ahead on Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 50.2% vs 14.7%; World Happiness Rank (Happiest Countries in the World): 10th vs 118th; World Happiness Score (Happiest Countries in the World): 6.98 vs 4.39.
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