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South Korea vs Mexico GDP per capita
South Korea overtook Mexico in 1983. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 224% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 38%, and the pair was closest in 1984 (102%).
| Year | South Korea | Mexico | Mexico as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 158.84 | 355.08 | 224% |
| 1970 | 281.79 | 699.01 | 248% |
| 1980 | 1,745.58 | 3,054.62 | 175% |
| 1990 | 6,812.9 | 3,154.47 | 46% |
| 2000 | 12,710.3 | 7,524.03 | 59% |
| 2010 | 24,071.26 | 9,728.8 | 40% |
| 2020 | 33,645.77 | 8,841.27 | 26% |
| 2025 | 36,226.97 | 13,889.23 | 38% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
In 1983. South Korea’s published GDP per capita rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Mexico compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 36,226.97 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 38% 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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