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Italy vs Mexico Population
Mexico overtook Italy in 1973. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 137% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 45%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (101%).
| Year | Italy | Mexico | Mexico as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 50,199,700 | 137% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 53,821,850 | 106% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 56,433,883 | 84% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 56,719,240 | 68% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 56,942,108 | 58% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 59,819,407 | 53% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 59,438,851 | 47% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 58,915,656 | 45% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Italy in Population?
In 1973. Mexico’s published Population rose above Italy’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 58,915,656 — the trailing economy stands at about 45% 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: