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Japan vs Mexico GDP per capita
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 68% of Japan’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 39%.
| Year | Japan | Mexico | Mexico as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 519.42 | 355.08 | 68% |
| 1970 | 2,144.99 | 699.01 | 33% |
| 1980 | 9,872.35 | 3,054.62 | 31% |
| 1990 | 26,344.73 | 3,154.47 | 12% |
| 2000 | 39,752.94 | 7,524.03 | 19% |
| 2010 | 45,378.14 | 9,728.8 | 21% |
| 2020 | 41,098.97 | 8,841.27 | 22% |
| 2025 | 35,951.04 | 13,889.23 | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Japan and Mexico compare today?
Japan is ahead: 35,951.04 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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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