Mexico vs Russia: Urban and rural population
Mexico
105.61 million
in 2025
Russia
108.36 million
in 2025
Mexico rank
9th
Russia rank
8th
Urban and rural population over time
- Mexico
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 108.36 million against 105.61 million in Mexico, a difference of 2.75 million.
Across all 76 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 9th and Russia ranks 8th of 236 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.57 million | 53.89 million | 39.31 million | Russia |
| 1960s | 23.36 million | 72.90 million | 49.54 million | Russia |
| 1970s | 36.44 million | 88.70 million | 52.26 million | Russia |
| 1980s | 51.17 million | 102.88 million | 51.72 million | Russia |
| 1990s | 65.84 million | 108.55 million | 42.71 million | Russia |
| 2000s | 80.04 million | 106.31 million | 26.27 million | Russia |
| 2010s | 92.76 million | 107.75 million | 14.99 million | Russia |
| 2020s | 102.58 million | 108.92 million | 6.34 million | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, Mexico or Russia?
- Russia, at 108.36 million against 105.61 million in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between Mexico and Russia?
- 2.75 million, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Russia?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and Russia rank globally for urban and rural population?
- Mexico ranks 9th and Russia ranks 8th 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.