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Mexico vs Australia Population
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 28% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 21%.
| Year | Mexico | Australia | Australia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 10,276,477 | 28% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 12,507,000 | 25% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 14,692,000 | 22% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 17,065,128 | 21% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 19,028,802 | 19% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 22,031,750 | 19% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 25,649,248 | 20% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 27,614,411 | 21% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Mexico and Australia compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 21% 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: