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India vs Mexico CO2 per capita
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 India stood at roughly 16% of Mexico’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 60%.
| Year | India | Mexico | Mexico as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.38 | 0.39 | 16% |
| 1970 | 2.38 | 0.39 | 16% |
| 1980 | 3.58 | 0.44 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3.5 | 0.69 | 20% |
| 2000 | 4.02 | 0.94 | 23% |
| 2010 | 4.2 | 1.39 | 33% |
| 2020 | 3.46 | 1.68 | 49% |
| 2024 | 3.64 | 2.17 | 60% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass India in CO2 per capita?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).
How do India and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 3.64 against 2.17 — the trailing economy stands at about 60% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: