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Brazil vs Mexico GDP per capita
Mexico overtook Brazil in 1977. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 66% of Mexico’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 77%, and the pair was closest in 2016 (97%).
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 355.08 | 235.27 | 66% |
| 1970 | 699.01 | 443.8 | 63% |
| 1980 | 3,054.62 | 1,958.57 | 64% |
| 1990 | 3,154.47 | 2,581.14 | 82% |
| 2000 | 7,524.03 | 3,766.55 | 50% |
| 2010 | 9,728.8 | 11,403.28 | 117% |
| 2020 | 8,841.27 | 7,074.19 | 80% |
| 2025 | 13,889.23 | 10,713.29 | 77% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Brazil in GDP per capita?
In 1977. Mexico’s published GDP per capita rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 13,889.23 against 10,713.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 77% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
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