Mexico vs South Africa: Gdp per person employed constant ppp
Mexico
48,141
in 2025
South Africa
48,694
in 2025
Mexico rank
83rd
South Africa rank
82nd
Gdp per person employed constant ppp over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 48,694 against 48,141 in Mexico, a difference of 553.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,487 | 37,156 | 13,332 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 51,931 | 42,830 | 9,100 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 50,767 | 50,749 | 18.06 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 48,630 | 50,736 | 2,106 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp per person employed constant ppp, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 48,694 against 48,141 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gdp per person employed constant ppp between Mexico and South Africa?
- 553, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for gdp per person employed constant ppp?
- Mexico ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Gdp per person employed constant ppp. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.