Annual growth of GDP per capita in Mexico

Mexico: Annual growth of GDP per capita was -0.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.3%
Change on year
down 155.1%
World rank
182nd
of 212 countries
All-time high
8.3%
in 1964
All-time low
-9.1%
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Annual growth of GDP per capita in Mexico, 1961–2025

-10-50510196119932025

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

In 2025, annual growth of gdp per capita in Mexico stood at -0.3%.

That represents a change of down 155.1% on the previous year and down 116.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Mexico peaked at 8.3% in 1964 and was at its lowest, -9.1%, in 2020.

Mexico ranks 182nd of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.4% 0.1% 8.3% 9
1970s 3.4% 0.6% 6.9% 10
1980s 0.0% -6.7% 7.1% 10
1990s 1.8% -7.6% 5.4% 10
2000s -0.2% -7.7% 3.4% 10
2010s 1.1% -1.3% 3.5% 10
2020s 0.3% -9.1% 5.3% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Mexico?
Annual growth of gdp per capita in Mexico was -0.3% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 8.3% in 1964.
What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was -9.1% in 2020.
How does Mexico rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
Mexico ranks 182nd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 116.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual growth of GDP per capita
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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This data is adjusted for inflation.