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Brazil vs Mexico Population
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 51% of Brazil’s Population; today the figure is about 62%.
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,388,126 | 36,724,615 | 51% |
| 1970 | 95,375,651 | 50,814,953 | 53% |
| 1980 | 121,207,461 | 67,300,334 | 56% |
| 1990 | 149,143,223 | 82,820,170 | 56% |
| 2000 | 174,018,282 | 98,625,552 | 57% |
| 2010 | 193,701,929 | 113,623,895 | 59% |
| 2020 | 208,660,842 | 126,799,054 | 61% |
| 2025 | 212,812,405 | 131,946,900 | 62% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Mexico in Population?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 212,812,405 against 131,946,900 — the trailing economy stands at about 62% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: