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Japan vs Mexico Population
Mexico overtook Japan in 2020. In 1960 Japan stood at roughly 254% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Mexico | Mexico as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 93,216,000 | 254% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 103,403,000 | 203% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 116,807,000 | 174% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 123,478,000 | 149% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 126,843,000 | 129% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 128,070,000 | 113% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 126,261,000 | 100% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 123,366,734 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Japan in Population?
In 2020. Mexico’s published Population rose above Japan’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 123,366,734 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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: