Which is bigger: Saudi Arabia or Mexico?

Saudi Arabia is larger (2,149,690 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Mexico (1,964,375 km²).

Why do Saudi Arabia and Mexico look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Saudi Arabia and Mexico are distorted compared to their true land area.

Saudi Arabia vs Mexico Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Saudi Arabia ↗

Surface Area2,149,690 km²

Population33,699,947

TypeCountry

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Mexico ↗

Surface Area1,964,375 km²

Population126,190,788

TypeCountry

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