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Mexico vs Switzerland GDP
Mexico overtook Switzerland in 1978. In 1960 Switzerland stood at roughly 81% of Mexico’s GDP; today the figure is about 57%, and the pair was closest in 1978 (101%).
| Year | Mexico | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13,040,000,000 | 10,569,129,805.99 | 81% |
| 1970 | 35,520,000,000 | 25,374,750,743.2 | 71% |
| 1980 | 205,577,055,465.99 | 124,404,609,416.96 | 61% |
| 1990 | 261,253,675,692.84 | 269,768,238,554.56 | 103% |
| 2000 | 742,061,329,749.13 | 282,327,351,965.89 | 38% |
| 2010 | 1,105,424,238,651.95 | 609,999,593,541.9 | 55% |
| 2020 | 1,121,064,767,168.8 | 756,096,180,222.08 | 67% |
| 2025 | 1,832,641,364,775.52 | 1,043,529,899,250.92 | 57% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Switzerland in GDP?
In 1978. Mexico’s published GDP rose above Switzerland’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Mexico and Switzerland compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 1,832,641,364,775.52 against 1,043,529,899,250.92 — the trailing economy stands at about 57% 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
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