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Spain vs Mexico Population
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 83% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 37%.
| Year | Spain | Mexico | Mexico as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 30,455,000 | 83% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 33,814,531 | 67% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 37,491,165 | 56% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 38,867,322 | 47% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 40,567,864 | 41% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 46,576,897 | 41% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 47,359,424 | 37% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 49,355,143 | 37% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Spain in Population?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Spain and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 49,355,143 — the trailing economy stands at about 37% 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: