What is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico?

Industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico was 37.6% in 2011, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 49.6% in 1983.

What is the lowest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 27.2% in 1958.

How does Mexico rank for industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?

Mexico ranks 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2011.

Is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Mexico data come from?

The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico

Name: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico
Creator: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mexico: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 37.6% in 2011. ▲ Rising

Latest (2011)

37.6%

Change on year

up 5.0%

World rank

11th

of 43 countries

All-time high

49.6%

in 1983

All-time low

27.2%

in 1958

Years of data

1950–2011

Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Mexico, 1950–2011

Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico is 37.6%, measured in 2011.

The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico peaked at 49.6% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 27.2%, in 1958.

That places Mexico 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 62 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	28.4%	27.2%	29.3%	10
1960s	29.9%	27.9%	32.6%	10
1970s	34.2%	32.3%	37.4%	10
1980s	43.0%	39.1%	49.6%	10
1990s	37.0%	34.6%	38.4%	10
2000s	36.5%	34.8%	38.2%	10
2010s	36.7%	35.8%	37.6%	2

Countries ranked near Mexico

8 Malaysia 39.1% compare
9 Chile 38.7% compare
10 Egypt 38.2% compare
12 Colombia 37.2% compare
13 Bolivia 36.0% compare
14 Peru 35.3% compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

More economy & growth data for Mexico

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.6% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 3.8% (2025)
GDP per capita 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.0% (2025)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 19.24 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.18 trillion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 61.48 billion current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 2.35 trillion current LCU (2025)

All data for Mexico →

Frequently asked questions

What is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico?: Industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Mexico was 37.6% in 2011, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 49.6% in 1983.
What is the lowest industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 27.2% in 1958.
How does Mexico rank for industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?: Mexico ranks 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2011.
Is industry as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mexico data come from?: The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Industry as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita
Unit: % GDP
Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 43 places, 2,935 data points, 1800–2016
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The vertical axis shows historical estimates of the share of industry in GDP. The horizontal axis shows GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.