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Mexico vs Turkiye GDP per capita
Turkiye overtook Mexico in 1977. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 133% of Turkiye’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 75%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (100%).
| Year | Mexico | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 267.09 | 355.08 | 133% |
| 1970 | 487.57 | 699.01 | 143% |
| 1980 | 1,515.65 | 3,054.62 | 202% |
| 1990 | 2,689.53 | 3,154.47 | 117% |
| 2000 | 4,199.38 | 7,524.03 | 179% |
| 2010 | 10,698.97 | 9,728.8 | 91% |
| 2020 | 8,798.12 | 8,841.27 | 100% |
| 2025 | 18,599.44 | 13,889.23 | 75% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
In 1977. Turkiye’s published GDP per capita rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Mexico and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 18,599.44 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 75% 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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