Which has more people, Mexico or Russia?

Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Mexico beat Russia most clearly?

Mexico ranks far ahead on Mortality, Male - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 66.5 per 100k vs 153.0 per 100k; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $81.00 vs $145; Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 50.2% vs 17.0%.

Where does Russia beat Mexico most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60 (Diabetes Rates by Country): 0.7% vs 9.9%; Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 95.5% vs 62.1%; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.1%.

Mexico vs Russia

Mexico comes out ahead of Russia on 305 of 579 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 4 ties. Mexico leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business and 3 more categories.

579 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Mexico

Wins: 305
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 7

Russia

Wins: 270
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Mexico	Russia
Population	132,997,658 11th of 235	143,394,458 9th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	75.3 103rd of 215	73.4 120th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$25,868 79th of 184	$49,568 47th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.67% tied 27th of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.8% tied 125th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	12.1 95th of 195	4.1 tied 39th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,889 71st of 185	$17,547 63rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelMexico · 10 statistics
EducationRussia · 9 statistics
LawMexico · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentMexico · 39 statistics
Crime & SafetyRussia · 47 statistics
CultureMexico · 71 statistics
HealthMexico · 204 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 21 statistics
PopulationMexico · 18 statistics
EnvironmentRussia · 46 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyRussia · 37 statistics
EconomicsRussia · 77 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningMexico · 3 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Mexico	Russia
Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60Diabetes Rates by Country	9.9% tied 163rd of 181	0.7% tied 5th of 181
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	66.5 per 100k tied 24th of 183	153.0 per 100k 168th of 183
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$81.00 tied 13th of 231	$145 tied 184th of 231
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	50.2% 4th of 197	17.0% 153rd of 197
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	7.22 tied 24th of 165	2.22 tied 153rd of 165
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,728 per 100k 41st of 204	10,105 per 100k 193rd of 204
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	55.0% tied 38th of 174	24.0% tied 166th of 174
Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	63.5 per 100k 17th of 182	110.5 per 100k 148th of 182
Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	62.1% 130th of 157	95.5% tied 17th of 157
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	604 deaths per 100k 44th of 203	1,208 deaths per 100k 189th of 203
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$9.00 tied 10th of 231	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$36.00 tied 11th of 231	$71.00 tied 172nd of 231
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,965 per 100k 46th of 204	11,482 per 100k 189th of 204
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.1% tied 91st of 124	1.4% 8th of 124
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	175 per 100k 43rd of 204	499 per 100k 183rd of 204
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	6.0 tied 53rd of 197	12.7 188th of 197
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	81.0% 141st of 198	100.0% tied 1st of 198
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,899 per 100k 68th of 204	15,788 per 100k 201st of 204
Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	137 per 100k 61st of 204	588 per 100k 193rd of 204
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	93.64 100th of 142	103.78 9th of 142
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	7.3 per 100k 56th of 184	52.4 per 100k 173rd of 184
Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country	16.4% tied 180th of 211	5.9% tied 46th of 211
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	3.33% 188th of 194	0.04% tied 62nd of 194
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$21.00 tied 22nd of 231	$34.00 tied 155th of 231
Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country	6.3 tied 64th of 198	13.1 190th of 198
Heart Disease All Ages Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	148 per 100k 68th of 204	606 per 100k 195th of 204
Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country	89.04 per 100k tied 72nd of 204	449.85 per 100k 199th of 204
Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	160 per 100k 72nd of 204	627 per 100k 198th of 204
Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country	78.1% 151st of 193	96.3% 32nd of 193
Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	151 per 100k 47th of 204	373 per 100k 172nd of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Mexico or Russia?: Mexico comes out ahead of Russia on 305 of 579 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 4 ties. Mexico leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 4 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business 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 Russia?: Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
How do Mexico and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
How do Mexico and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Mexico beat Russia most clearly?: Mexico ranks far ahead on Mortality, Male - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 66.5 per 100k vs 153.0 per 100k; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $81.00 vs $145; Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 50.2% vs 17.0%.
Where does Russia beat Mexico most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60 (Diabetes Rates by Country): 0.7% vs 9.9%; Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 95.5% vs 62.1%; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.1%.

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