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South Korea vs Mexico GDP
South Korea overtook Mexico in 1987. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 328% of Korea, Rep.’s GDP; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 2004 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Mexico | Mexico as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,973,069,306.93 | 13,040,000,000 | 328% |
| 1970 | 9,085,001,793.56 | 35,520,000,000 | 391% |
| 1980 | 66,547,970,350.62 | 205,577,055,465.99 | 309% |
| 1990 | 292,064,221,388.99 | 261,253,675,692.84 | 89% |
| 2000 | 597,487,173,479.11 | 742,061,329,749.13 | 124% |
| 2010 | 1,192,830,015,737.68 | 1,105,424,238,651.95 | 93% |
| 2020 | 1,744,070,276,373.34 | 1,121,064,767,168.8 | 64% |
| 2025 | 1,872,374,961,553.15 | 1,832,641,364,775.52 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Mexico in GDP?
In 1987. South Korea’s published GDP rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Mexico compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 1,872,374,961,553.15 against 1,832,641,364,775.52 — the trailing economy stands at about 98% of the leader.
Are these GDP 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: