Mexico GDP Per Capita (2026)
Mexico has a large and diversified economy supported by manufacturing, automotive production, electronics, energy, tourism, agriculture, services, and extensive trade links with North America. GDP per capita provides an important population-adjusted view of Mexico’s economic performance and helps explain how national output translates into production per resident. The indicator complements total GDP by accounting for the country’s sizeable population. Explore Mexico’s latest GDP per capita data, historical developments, growth patterns, and international comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$15,779
Est. in USD
World Rank
#72
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.8%
+$2,038
North America Rank
#11
Out of 23 countries
1. Mexico GDP Per Capita in 2026
Mexico’s GDP per capita measures the level of economic output generated for each resident within one of Latin America’s largest economies. Manufacturing, cross-border trade, tourism, energy, and domestic services all contribute to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Mexico with economies that differ greatly in size, while also showing a perspective on economic performance that cannot be captured by aggregate GDP alone.
2. Mexico GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Mexico GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,779 | +14.8% |
| 2025 | $13,741 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | $13,839 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $13,684 | +21.2% |
| 2022 | $11,288 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $10,207 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | $8,744 | -14.7% |
| 2019 | $10,251 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $9,971 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $9,543 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $9,000 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | $9,915 | -12.0% |
| 2014 | $11,272 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $11,099 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | $10,631 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $10,554 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | $9,633 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | $8,347 | -20.0% |
| 2008 | $10,438 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | $10,064 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | $9,457 | +9.6% |
| 2005 | $8,626 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | $7,807 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | $7,390 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | $7,935 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | $7,902 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | $7,468 | +16.0% |
| 1999 | $6,436 | +11.8% |
| 1998 | $5,759 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | $5,485 | +19.3% |
| 1996 | $4,597 | +11.8% |
| 1995 | $4,110 | -32.5% |
| 1994 | $6,087 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | $5,933 | +21.8% |
| 1992 | $4,873 | +13.8% |
| 1991 | $4,282 | +17.6% |
| 1990 | $3,640 | +15.7% |
| 1989 | $3,145 | +19.5% |
| 1988 | $2,631 | +19.9% |
| 1987 | $2,195 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | $2,043 | -32.2% |
| 1985 | $3,015 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | $2,905 | +15.3% |
| 1983 | $2,519 | -20.4% |
| 1982 | $3,163 | -29.1% |
| 1981 | $4,461 | +25.4% |
| 1980 | $3,557 | — |
4. Mexico GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+54.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+75.3%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+66.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Mexico’s GDP per capita has changed over time as industrial production, exports, investment, employment, inflation, population growth, and exchange rates have evolved. Integration with North American manufacturing and trade networks has played an important role in the country’s economic development. Historical GDP per capita data helps show how these structural changes and economic cycles have affected output per resident, providing useful context beyond a single-year value.
5. Mexico GDP Per Capita vs North America and World
Mexico
$15,779
North America Average
$30,373
World Average
$25,179
$0
$15,186
$30,373
USD
Mexico’s GDP per capita is approximately
48.0%
below the
North America average
and
37.3%
below the world average.
6. Mexico GDP Per Capita Ranking in North America
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Costa Rica | $20,299 |
| #9 | Trinidad and Tobago | $18,616 |
| #10 | Cuba | $18,329 |
| #11 | Mexico | $15,779 |
| #12 | Saint Lucia | $15,135 |
| #13 | Grenada | $12,689 |
| #14 | Dominican Republic | $12,406 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Mexico
Mexico GDP (Nominal)
$2.12 Trillion
(2026)
Mexico GDP Per Capita
$15,779
(2026)
Mexico’s total GDP captures the complete scale of economic activity across the country, whereas GDP per capita relates that output to the population. Total GDP is useful for understanding Mexico’s importance as a major regional economy and manufacturing center, while GDP per capita provides a more comparable measure of output per person. Considering both indicators together gives a more balanced view of Mexico’s economic position.
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8. Mexico GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $16,412 | +4.0% |
| 2028 | $17,071 | +4.0% |
| 2029 | $17,753 | +4.0% |
| 2030 | $18,464 | +4.0% |
Mexico GDP per capita is projected to reach $18,464 by 2030, representing a 17.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Mexico GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Mexico GDP per capita is estimated at $15,779 in 2026.
It ranks #72 globally and #11 in North America.
GDP per capita increased by 14.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 54.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 75.3%.
It is approximately 48.0% below the North America average.
It is approximately 37.3% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $18,464 by 2030, 17.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Mexico GDP Per Capita FAQs
Mexico GDP per capita is estimated at $15,779 in 2026.
Mexico ranks #72 globally and #11 in North America by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.8% compared with 2025.
Mexico GDP per capita was approximately $9,915 in 2015.
Mexico GDP per capita is approximately 48.0% below the North America average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.