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UK vs Mexico GDP per capita
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 25% of United Kingdom’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 24%, and the pair was closest in 1981 (40%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Mexico | Mexico as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,397.59 | 355.08 | 25% |
| 1970 | 2,347.54 | 699.01 | 30% |
| 1980 | 10,032.06 | 3,054.62 | 30% |
| 1990 | 19,095.47 | 3,154.47 | 17% |
| 2000 | 28,383.88 | 7,524.03 | 27% |
| 2010 | 39,778.32 | 9,728.8 | 24% |
| 2020 | 40,815.13 | 8,841.27 | 22% |
| 2025 | 57,601.96 | 13,889.23 | 24% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Mexico in GDP per capita?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger GDP per capita in every published year (1960–2025).
How do United Kingdom and Mexico compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 57,601.96 against 13,889.23 — the trailing economy stands at about 24% 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: