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Germany vs Mexico Population
Mexico overtook Germany in 1987. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 198% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 63%, and the pair was closest in 1987 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Mexico | Mexico as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 72,814,900 | 198% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 78,169,289 | 154% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 78,288,576 | 116% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 79,433,029 | 96% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 82,211,508 | 83% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 81,776,930 | 72% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 83,160,871 | 66% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 83,491,249 | 63% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Germany in Population?
In 1987. Mexico’s published Population rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 83,491,249 — the trailing economy stands at about 63% 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: