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France vs Mexico Population
Mexico overtook France in 1972. In 1960 France stood at roughly 129% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 52%, and the pair was closest in 1971 (100%).
| Year | France | Mexico | Mexico as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 47,412,964 | 129% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 52,007,169 | 102% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 55,274,184 | 82% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 58,261,012 | 70% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 60,918,661 | 62% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 65,026,211 | 57% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 67,601,110 | 53% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 68,720,337 | 52% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass France in Population?
In 1972. Mexico’s published Population rose above France’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 68,720,337 — the trailing economy stands at about 52% 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: