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UK vs Mexico Population
Mexico overtook United Kingdom in 1974. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 143% of Mexico’s Population; today the figure is about 53%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (101%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Mexico | Mexico as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,724,615 | 52,400,000 | 143% |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 | 55,663,250 | 110% |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 | 56,314,216 | 84% |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 | 57,247,586 | 69% |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 | 58,892,514 | 60% |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 | 62,766,365 | 55% |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 | 66,740,000 | 53% |
| 2025 | 131,946,900 | 69,487,000 | 53% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass United Kingdom in Population?
In 1974. Mexico’s published Population rose above United Kingdom’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do United Kingdom and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 131,946,900 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 53% 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: