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Canada vs Mexico Population
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 49% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 32%.
| Year | Canada | Mexico | Mexico as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 17,909,356 | 49% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 21,324,000 | 42% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 24,515,667 | 36% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 27,691,138 | 33% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 30,685,730 | 31% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 34,005,902 | 30% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 38,028,638 | 30% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 41,651,653 | 32% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Canada in Population?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Canada and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 41,651,653 — the trailing economy stands at about 32% 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: