Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Mexico
Mexico: Value of imported goods as a share of GDP was 33.9% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Mexico, 1895–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Mexico is 33.9%, measured in 2014.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Mexico peaked at 34.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 1914.
That places Mexico 117th out of 193 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.6% | 3.7% | 10.1% | 5 |
| 1900s | 9.3% | 6.5% | 11.4% | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.6% | 6 |
| 1920s | 7.2% | 6.3% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 1930s | 7.4% | 5.1% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 1940s | 9.1% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 10 |
| 1950s | 12.2% | 9.2% | 14.2% | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.7% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.7% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.7% | 8.5% | 15.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.0% | 14.3% | 27.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.0% | 25.0% | 30.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.2% | 31.5% | 34.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 114 Zimbabwe 34.6% compare
- 115 New Caledonia 34.4% compare
- 116 Madagascar 34.4% compare
- 118 Portugal 33.9% compare
- 119 Cote d'Ivoire 32.3% compare
- 120 Tanzania 32.2% compare
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Mexico?
- Value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Mexico was 33.9% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 34.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 1914.
- How does Mexico rank for value of imported goods as a share of gdp?
- Mexico ranks 117th out of 193 countries with data for 2014.
- Is value of imported goods as a share of gdp rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Value of imported goods as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates correspond to merchandise import-to-GDP ratios for countries and regions. All ratios are taken at current prices. See source for more details.