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Mexico vs Turkiye Population
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 77% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 65%.
| Year | Mexico | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 28,329,898 | 77% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 36,638,465 | 72% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 45,408,815 | 67% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 56,015,628 | 68% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 65,425,961 | 66% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 73,142,150 | 64% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 83,384,680 | 66% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 85,878,556 | 65% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Turkiye in Population?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Mexico and Turkiye compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 85,878,556 — the trailing economy stands at about 65% 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: