Mexico vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 30,348,373 people — about 1.3 times Vietnam's population. They rank 11 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 33.4); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 67.
Mexico vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 39% |
| World share | 1.61% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · Vietnam
Mexico vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than Vietnam by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 30.35 million people.
Which grows faster, Mexico or Vietnam?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Mexico and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.