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Brazil vs Mexico CO2 per capita
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Brazil stood at roughly 47% of Mexico’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 64%, and the pair was closest in 2021 (68%).
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.38 | 1.12 | 47% |
| 1970 | 2.38 | 1.12 | 47% |
| 1980 | 3.58 | 1.71 | 48% |
| 1990 | 3.5 | 1.52 | 43% |
| 2000 | 4.02 | 2.01 | 50% |
| 2010 | 4.2 | 2.27 | 54% |
| 2020 | 3.46 | 2.15 | 62% |
| 2024 | 3.64 | 2.32 | 64% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Brazil in CO2 per capita?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 3.64 against 2.32 — the trailing economy stands at about 64% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: