How big is Mexico compared to the USA?
Size Compare
Mexico is 21% the size of the United States.
The United States is 4.8 times as big as Mexico.
- Mexico
- 1,964,375 km²
- United States
- 9,372,610 km²
Both outlines use an equal-area projection centred on each country, so their sizes compare correctly. Areas are total area, land and inland water.
The US outline shows Alaska and Hawaii below the other 48 states, at the same scale.
Mexico and the United States in numbers
21%Mexico as a share of the USA
4.8Times Mexico fits in the USA
7,408,235 km²Difference in area
| Fact | Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 1,964,375 km² | 9,372,610 km² |
| Rank by area | 13th of 196 | 4th of 196 |
| Population | 131.9 million | 341.8 million |
| People per km² | 67 | 36 |
| Capital | Mexico City | Washington D.C. |
| Region | North America | North America |
