Mexico vs Turkey: population comparison
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
Current population of Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 46,068,344 people — about 1.5 times Turkey's population. They rank 11 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 33.5); Turkey is far more crowded at 111 people per km² against 67.
Mexico vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 89% |
| World share | 1.61% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · Turkey
Mexico vs Turkey FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than Turkey by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 46.07 million people.
Which grows faster, Mexico or Turkey?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Mexico and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.