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Canada vs Mexico GDP per capita
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 16% of Canada’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 25%, and the pair was closest in 2001 (33%).
| Year | Canada | Mexico | Mexico as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,264.95 | 355.08 | 16% |
| 1970 | 4,135.82 | 699.01 | 17% |
| 1980 | 11,208.2 | 3,054.62 | 27% |
| 1990 | 21,525.86 | 3,154.47 | 15% |
| 2000 | 24,271 | 7,524.03 | 31% |
| 2010 | 47,560.84 | 9,728.8 | 20% |
| 2020 | 43,537.9 | 8,841.27 | 20% |
| 2025 | 55,697.66 | 13,889.23 | 25% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Mexico compare today?
Canada is ahead: 55,697.66 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 25% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: