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South Korea vs Mexico Population
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 South Korea stood at roughly 68% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 39%.
| Year | South Korea | Mexico | Mexico as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 25,012,374 | 68% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 32,240,827 | 63% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 38,123,775 | 57% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 42,869,283 | 52% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 47,008,111 | 48% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 49,554,112 | 44% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 51,836,239 | 41% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 51,684,564 | 39% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass South Korea in Population?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Korea, Rep. and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 51,684,564 — the trailing economy stands at about 39% 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: