Mexico vs Pakistan: Urban and rural population
Mexico
105.61 million
in 2025
Pakistan
100.88 million
in 2025
Mexico rank
9th
Pakistan rank
10th
Urban and rural population over time
- Mexico
- Pakistan
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 105.61 million against 100.88 million in Pakistan, a difference of 4.73 million.
Across all 76 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 9th and Pakistan ranks 10th of 236 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.57 million | 7.93 million | 6.64 million | Mexico |
| 1960s | 23.36 million | 12.20 million | 11.16 million | Mexico |
| 1970s | 36.44 million | 18.11 million | 18.33 million | Mexico |
| 1980s | 51.17 million | 28.55 million | 22.61 million | Mexico |
| 1990s | 65.84 million | 42.36 million | 23.48 million | Mexico |
| 2000s | 80.04 million | 58.90 million | 21.15 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 92.76 million | 77.30 million | 15.46 million | Mexico |
| 2020s | 102.58 million | 94.65 million | 7.93 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, Mexico or Pakistan?
- Mexico, at 105.61 million against 100.88 million in Pakistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between Mexico and Pakistan?
- 4.73 million, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Pakistan?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and Pakistan rank globally for urban and rural population?
- Mexico ranks 9th and Pakistan ranks 10th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.