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China vs Mexico Inflation
Mexico moved above China in 1993. In 1987 China stood at roughly 5% of Mexico’s Inflation; today the figure is about 2%, and the pair was closest in 1989 (91%).
| Year | China | Mexico | Mexico as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.93% | 7.23% | 147% |
| 1970 | 5% | 7.23% | 145% |
| 1980 | 26.35% | 7.23% | 27% |
| 1990 | 26.65% | 3.05% | 11% |
| 2000 | 9.49% | 0.35% | 4% |
| 2010 | 4.16% | 3.18% | 76% |
| 2020 | 3.4% | 2.42% | 71% |
| 2025 | 3.81% | 0.06% | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico move above China in Inflation?
In 1993. Mexico’s published Inflation rose above China’s that year.
How do China and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 3.81% against 0.06% — the trailing economy stands at about 2% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: