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Mexico vs Switzerland GDP per capita
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 18% of Switzerland’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 12%, and the pair was closest in 1981 (21%).
| Year | Mexico | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,983.76 | 355.08 | 18% |
| 1970 | 4,105.36 | 699.01 | 17% |
| 1980 | 19,686.12 | 3,054.62 | 16% |
| 1990 | 40,170.87 | 3,154.47 | 8% |
| 2000 | 39,298.1 | 7,524.03 | 19% |
| 2010 | 77,956.13 | 9,728.8 | 12% |
| 2020 | 87,529.7 | 8,841.27 | 10% |
| 2025 | 114,769.01 | 13,889.23 | 12% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Mexico and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 114,769.01 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 12% 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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