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Germany vs Mexico GDP per capita
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 31% of Germany’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 23%, and the pair was closest in 1981 (37%).
| Year | Germany | Mexico | Mexico as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,162.12 | 355.08 | 31% |
| 1970 | 2,771.28 | 699.01 | 25% |
| 1980 | 12,182.78 | 3,054.62 | 25% |
| 1990 | 22,385.68 | 3,154.47 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23,925.86 | 7,524.03 | 31% |
| 2010 | 42,396.97 | 9,728.8 | 23% |
| 2020 | 47,394.87 | 8,841.27 | 19% |
| 2025 | 60,496.44 | 13,889.23 | 23% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Mexico compare today?
Germany is ahead: 60,496.44 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 23% 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
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