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Russia vs Mexico Population
Russia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 31% of Russian Federation’s Population; today the figure is about 92%.
| Year | Russia | Mexico | Mexico as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 119,897,000 | 36,724,615 | 31% |
| 1970 | 130,404,000 | 50,814,953 | 39% |
| 1980 | 139,010,000 | 67,300,334 | 48% |
| 1990 | 147,969,406 | 82,820,170 | 56% |
| 2000 | 146,596,869 | 98,625,552 | 67% |
| 2010 | 142,849,468 | 113,623,895 | 80% |
| 2020 | 145,245,148 | 126,799,054 | 87% |
| 2025 | 143,513,328 | 131,946,900 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Mexico in Population?
It has not come to that. Russia has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Russian Federation and Mexico compare today?
Russia is ahead: 143,513,328 against 131,946,900 — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: