Which has more people, Mexico or Philippines?

Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).

How do Mexico and Philippines compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.

How do Mexico and Philippines compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. Mexico ranks better.

Where does Mexico beat Philippines most clearly?

Mexico ranks far ahead on Mortality, Female - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 61.4 per 100k vs 102.0 per 100k; Mortality, All - Crude Rate (Cancer Rates by Country): 63.5 per 100k vs 112.9 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 90 vs 52.

Where does Philippines beat Mexico most clearly?

Philippines ranks far ahead on GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.1% vs 1.3%; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 49.9 vs 9.6; Cocaine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 4.15 per 100k vs 158.44 per 100k.

Mexico vs Philippines

Mexico comes out ahead of Philippines on 318 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 284 with 13 ties. Mexico leads on Travel, Population and Law and 4 more categories. Philippines leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories.

615 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Mexico

Wins: 318
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 7

Philippines

Wins: 284
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Mexico	Philippines
Population	132,997,658 11th of 235	117,724,471 14th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	75.3 103rd of 215	69.9 152nd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$25,868 79th of 184	$12,577 119th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.67% tied 27th of 181	2.24% 21st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.8% tied 125th of 214	94.8% 154th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	12.1 95th of 195	21.7 131st of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,889 71st of 185	$4,171 124th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyPhilippines · 46 statistics
TravelMexico · 10 statistics
PopulationMexico · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentPhilippines · 40 statistics
LawMexico · 8 statistics
Tech & BusinessMexico · 21 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningPhilippines · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMexico · 37 statistics
HealthPhilippines · 205 statistics
EducationMexico · 9 statistics
EnvironmentMexico · 47 statistics
CulturePhilippines · 71 statistics
EconomicsPhilippines · 80 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Mexico	Philippines
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	1.3% tied 175th of 189	6.1% tied 18th of 189
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	9.6 tied 151st of 180	49.9 8th of 180
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	158.44 per 100k 182nd of 204	4.15 per 100k 19th of 204
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	145.57 per 100k 184th of 203	2.4 per 100k 22nd of 203
Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country	61.4 per 100k 22nd of 183	102.0 per 100k 161st of 183
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.22 tied 150th of 179	0.01 tied 1st of 179
Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	63.5 per 100k 17th of 182	112.9 per 100k 153rd of 182
Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	36.9% tied 149th of 173	9.3% 26th of 173
Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	37.4% 169th of 199	9.66% 28th of 199
Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	28.0 kg/m² tied 164th of 190	23.2 kg/m² tied 30th of 190
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	90 tied 31st of 155	52 tied 140th of 155
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	103.9 tied 51st of 198	107.7 tied 188th of 198
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	41.7% 156th of 196	11.6% 24th of 196
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	66.5 per 100k tied 24th of 183	129.3 per 100k 145th of 183
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	82.6 34th of 173	24.08 147th of 173
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	35.93 per 100k 147th of 204	2.67 per 100k 14th of 204
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	35.78 per 100k 148th of 204	2.8 per 100k 16th of 204
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1.8% tied 135th of 189	6% tied 13th of 189
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	9,362 per 100k 143rd of 203	3,895 per 100k 13th of 203
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	36.07 per 100k 146th of 204	2.53 per 100k 16th of 204
Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	0.02 ASR per 100K pop. tied 127th of 170	-0.17 ASR per 100K pop. tied 25th of 170
Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	27.5 kg/m² tied 155th of 190	22.8 kg/m² tied 42nd of 190
Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	32.6% 167th of 199	7.7% 48th of 199
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country	7,361 per 100k 135th of 203	3,183 per 100k 15th of 203
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	46.1 58th of 177	27.9 162nd of 177
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.56% 168th of 185	4.4% 60th of 185
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	175 per 100k 43rd of 204	382 per 100k 161st of 204
Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	5,538 per 100k 132nd of 203	2,468 per 100k 15th of 203
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,965 per 100k 46th of 204	9,074 per 100k 163rd of 204
Total Incidence RateTuberculosis Rate by Country	28 per 100k tied 87th of 208	625 per 100k 206th of 208

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Quick answers

Which is better, Mexico or Philippines?: Mexico comes out ahead of Philippines on 318 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 284 with 13 ties. Mexico leads on Travel, Population and Law and 4 more categories. Philippines leads on Crime & Safety, Politics & Government and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Mexico or Philippines?: Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).
How do Mexico and Philippines compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
How do Mexico and Philippines compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
Where does Mexico beat Philippines most clearly?: Mexico ranks far ahead on Mortality, Female - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 61.4 per 100k vs 102.0 per 100k; Mortality, All - Crude Rate (Cancer Rates by Country): 63.5 per 100k vs 112.9 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 90 vs 52.
Where does Philippines beat Mexico most clearly?: Philippines ranks far ahead on GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.1% vs 1.3%; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 49.9 vs 9.6; Cocaine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 4.15 per 100k vs 158.44 per 100k.

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