Colombia vs Mexico

Mexico scores 52.6 in the NationsTree Index (76th in the world) and Colombia scores 42.2 (120th), a gap of 10.4 points. Their trees are 19 m and 35 m tall; tree height grows with real GDP and is adjusted by the index.

Mexico has 2.5 times the population of Colombia. Mexico has 72% more land area than Colombia. Mexico has an economy 2.8 times the size of Colombia (GDP at purchasing power parity). Population: Colombia 53.4 million and Mexico 131.9 million (2025).

GDP per person at purchasing power parity is $25,868 in Mexico and $22,640 in Colombia (2025, international dollars). People in Colombia live on average 2.6 years longer (77.9 vs 75.3 years).

Of 41 indicators reported by both countries, Colombia ranks higher in the world on 18 and Mexico on 23. Colombia is clearly stronger in military and environment & energy. Mexico is clearly stronger in tourism, main industries and trade.

Over the last five years Mexico improved faster (direction score 57 vs 11 out of 100).