Population
Mexico is higher
Mexico records 130,861,007, about 3.17× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Canada is higher
Canada records 15,634,410 km², about 7.99× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Canada is higher
Canada records $2.24 trillion, about 1.21× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇦 Canada41,288,599
🇲🇽 Mexico130,861,007
Mexico’s population is 217% larger than that of Canada, a difference of 89,572,408.
Surface area
🇨🇦 Canada15,634,410 km²
🇲🇽 Mexico1,957,194 km²
Canada’s surface area is 699% larger than that of Mexico, a difference of 13,677,216 km².
Population density
🇨🇦 Canada2.6 /km²
🇲🇽 Mexico66.9 /km²
Mexico’s population density is about 25.3× that of Canada, a difference of 64.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇦 Canada$2.24 trillion · 2024
🇲🇽 Mexico$1.86 trillion · 2024
Canada’s nominal GDP is 21% larger than that of Mexico, a difference of $387.27 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇦 Canada$54,340 · 2024
🇲🇽 Mexico$14,186 · 2024
Canada’s GDP per capita is 283% higher than that of Mexico, a difference of $40,155.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Ottawa
Ciudad de México
Population
41,288,599
130,861,007
Surface area
15,634,410 km²
1,957,194 km²
Population density
2.6 /km²
66.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$2.24 trillion · 2024
$1.86 trillion · 2024
GDP per capita
$54,340 · 2024
$14,186 · 2024
Region
Americas
Americas
Subregion
Northern America
Northern America
Currency
Canadian dollar · CAD · $
Mexican peso · MXN · $
Nationality
Canadian
Mexican
Phone code
+1
+52
Internet domain
.ca
.mx
ISO codes
CA / CAN
MX / MEX
Time zone
America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon (+26 more)
America/Bahia_Banderas, America/Cancun (+9 more)
Native name
Canada
México
| Measure | Canada | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ottawa | Ciudad de México |
| Population | 41,288,599 | 130,861,007 |
| Surface area | 15,634,410 km² | 1,957,194 km² |
| Population density | 2.6 /km² | 66.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.24 trillion · 2024 | $1.86 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $54,340 · 2024 | $14,186 · 2024 |
| Region | Americas | Americas |
| Subregion | Northern America | Northern America |
| Currency | Canadian dollar · CAD · $ | Mexican peso · MXN · $ |
| Nationality | Canadian | Mexican |
| Phone code | +1 | +52 |
| Internet domain | .ca | .mx |
| ISO codes | CA / CAN | MX / MEX |
| Time zone | America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon (+26 more) | America/Bahia_Banderas, America/Cancun (+9 more) |
| Native name | Canada | México |
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Country overviews
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Canada, the world's second‑largest country, is a land of towering mountains, vast forests, and a mosaic of cultures that welcomes visitors with warmth and curiosity.
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Mexico, a land where ancient Maya pyramids rise beside modern metro streets, beckons travelers with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Full Mexico profile →Canada & Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
What is the population of Canada?
Canada has a recorded population of approximately 41,288,599 people.
How big is Canada?
Canada covers an area of about 15,634,410 km².
What is the population density of Canada?
Canada has a population density of roughly 2.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Canada?
Canada has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.24 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Canada?
Canada has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,340.
What currency is used in Canada?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), with the symbol $.
Where is Canada located?
Canada is located in Northern America, Americas.
What are people from Canada called?
People from Canada are referred to as Canadian.
What is the phone calling code for Canada?
The international dialing code for Canada is +1.
What is the internet domain for Canada?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Canada is .ca.
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada spans 28 time zones including America/Atikokan, America/Blanc-Sablon, America/Cambridge_Bay and 25 more.
What is Canada known for?
Canada, the world's second‑largest country, is a land of towering mountains, vast forests, and a mosaic of cultures that welcomes visitors with warmth and curiosity.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Ciudad de México.
What is the population of Mexico?
Mexico has a recorded population of approximately 130,861,007 people.
How big is Mexico?
Mexico covers an area of about 1,957,194 km².
What is the population density of Mexico?
Mexico has a population density of roughly 66.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mexico?
Mexico has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.86 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mexico?
Mexico has a GDP per capita of approximately $14,186.
What currency is used in Mexico?
Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN), with the symbol $.
Where is Mexico located?
Mexico is located in Northern America, Americas.
What is the native name of Mexico?
The native name of Mexico is México.
What are people from Mexico called?
People from Mexico are referred to as Mexican.
What is the phone calling code for Mexico?
The international dialing code for Mexico is +52.
What is the internet domain for Mexico?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mexico is .mx.
What time zone is Mexico in?
Mexico spans 11 time zones including America/Bahia_Banderas, America/Cancun, America/Chihuahua and 8 more.
What is Mexico known for?
Mexico, a land where ancient Maya pyramids rise beside modern metro streets, beckons travelers with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.