Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Mexico - statistics & facts
Mexico is a large and populous country in North America, bordered by the U.S. to the north, and Belize and Guatemala to the south. Its capital, Mexico City, is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and Mexico鈥檚 total population is now among the top 15 globally. Mexico has a rich history stretching back millennia and it has a growing cultural influence across the world through its cuisine, arts, and holidays 鈥 it also has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. Mexico ranks among the top15 largest economies in the world, with the fourth largest in the Americas after the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. However, it ranks much lower for GDP per capita, with discrepancies in income and investment by region, urbanity, and class. Other issues facing Mexico today include climate change, violence and organized crime, and political stability.
