Which has more people, Mexico or Tanzania?

Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Tanzania has 72,563,780 (20th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184) among countries. Mexico ranks better.

Where does Mexico beat Tanzania most clearly?

Mexico ranks far ahead on World Happiness Rank (Happiest Countries in the World): 10th vs 136th; World Happiness Score (Happiest Countries in the World): 6.98 vs 3.8; % of Population with Access to Basic Water (Countries Without Clean Water): 100.0% vs 61.0%.

Where does Tanzania beat Mexico most clearly?

Tanzania ranks far ahead on Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -1.3% vs 88.9%; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6% vs 1.3%; Coronavirus Deaths per 100k Population (Coronavirus by Country): 1 vs 260.

Mexico vs Tanzania

Mexico comes out ahead of Tanzania on 249 of 485 statistics where one end is better, to 228 with 8 ties. Mexico leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Tanzania leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Politics & Government.

485 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Mexico

Wins: 249
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 10

Tanzania

Wins: 228
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Mexico	Tanzania
Population	132,997,658 11th of 235	72,563,780 20th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	75.3 103rd of 215	67.2 174th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$25,868 79th of 184	$4,471 158th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.67% tied 27th of 181	1.57% 12th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	99.8% tied 125th of 214	52.4% 198th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	12.1 95th of 195	28.7 146th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,889 71st of 185	$1,319 163rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessMexico · 20 statistics
EducationMexico · 9 statistics
PopulationMexico · 19 statistics
Crime & SafetyTanzania · 44 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyMexico · 37 statistics
CultureMexico · 71 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningMexico · 3 statistics
TravelMexico · 10 statistics
EconomicsMexico · 80 statistics
HealthTanzania · 203 statistics
LawMexico · 8 statistics
EnvironmentMexico · 48 statistics
Politics & GovernmentTanzania · 40 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Mexico	Tanzania
World Happiness RankHappiest Countries in the World	10th 10th of 144	136th 133rd of 144
World Happiness ScoreHappiest Countries in the World	6.98 10th of 144	3.8 133rd of 144
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	88.9% 182nd of 191	-1.3% 24th of 191
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	1.3% tied 175th of 189	6% tied 20th of 189
Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country	260 186th of 223	1 tied 1st of 223
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	35.0% tied 140th of 150	10.0% tied 4th of 150
% of Population with Access to Basic WaterCountries Without Clean Water	100.0% tied 1st of 224	61.0% 211th of 224
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	1.88 tied 158th of 166	6.88 tied 23rd of 166
% Overweight (Ages 5-19)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	17.7% 155th of 193	1.75% 7th of 193
Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country	61.4 per 100k 22nd of 183	100.1 per 100k 158th of 183
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.56% 168th of 185	5.85% 33rd of 185
Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country	500 32nd of 149	1 tied last of 149
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	45.6% 125th of 169	82.7% 6th of 169
Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	28.0 kg/m² tied 164th of 190	23.2 kg/m² tied 30th of 190
LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries	212 41st of 197	-120 179th of 197
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	9,941 39th of 158	5 149th of 158
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	45.8% tied 133rd of 186	79.3% 4th of 186
Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	27.5 kg/m² tied 155th of 190	22.3 kg/m² tied 24th of 190
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	55.6% 141st of 198	88.1% 4th of 198
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	51.4% 136th of 188	83.5% 6th of 188
Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	37.4% 169th of 199	10.5% 32nd of 199
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$31.77 52nd of 189	$106.47 181st of 189
Unintentional Gun Deaths as % of All DeathsGun Deaths by Country	0.1% tied 129th of 159	0.01% tied 1st of 159
Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	32.6% 167th of 199	5.78% 33rd of 199
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	47.367 125th of 181	80.129 4th of 181
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	41.0% tied 165th of 199	10.0% 33rd of 199
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	18,741 40th of 169	26 150th of 169
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	145.57 per 100k 184th of 203	4.51 per 100k tied 52nd of 203
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	158.44 per 100k 182nd of 204	5.61 per 100k 50th of 204
Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries	134th 25th best of 157	34th 34th worst of 157

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Quick answers

Which is better, Mexico or Tanzania?: Mexico comes out ahead of Tanzania on 249 of 485 statistics where one end is better, to 228 with 8 ties. Mexico leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Tanzania leads on Crime & Safety, Health and Politics & Government. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Mexico or Tanzania?: Mexico has a population of 132,997,658 (11th of 235 countries) and Tanzania has 72,563,780 (20th of 235).
How do Mexico and Tanzania compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mexico 75.3 (103rd of 215), Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
How do Mexico and Tanzania compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Mexico $25,868 (79th of 184), Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184) among countries. Mexico ranks better.
Where does Mexico beat Tanzania most clearly?: Mexico ranks far ahead on World Happiness Rank (Happiest Countries in the World): 10th vs 136th; World Happiness Score (Happiest Countries in the World): 6.98 vs 3.8; % of Population with Access to Basic Water (Countries Without Clean Water): 100.0% vs 61.0%.
Where does Tanzania beat Mexico most clearly?: Tanzania ranks far ahead on Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -1.3% vs 88.9%; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6% vs 1.3%; Coronavirus Deaths per 100k Population (Coronavirus by Country): 1 vs 260.

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