Population Comparison: Mexico vs. Spain
Mexico's Population Is Nearly Triple Spain's
As of 2023–2024 estimates:
- Mexico: ~129–130 million (12th largest globally).
- Spain: ~48–49 million (30th largest globally).
Mexico's population is approximately 2.7 times larger than Spain's.
Key Demographic Contrasts
| Metric | Mexico | Spain |
|---|
| Total Population (2024 est.) | ~130M | ~48.5M |
| Median Age | ~29 years | ~45 years |
| Population Growth Rate | ~0.7% (slowing) | ~0.1% (near zero/negative w/o migration) |
| Urbanization | ~81% | ~81% |
| Fertility Rate (TFR) | ~1.8 | ~1.2 |
| Life Expectancy | ~75 years | ~83 years |
Implications
- Mexico: Young, growing workforce (demographic dividend potential); pressure on job creation, education, housing.
- Spain: Aging, shrinking native population; reliant on immigration for labor/pensions; high youth unemployment historically.
- Diaspora: Large Mexican community in US (~37M); large Spanish community in Latin America (historical) and EU.
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