Trade as a share of GDP in Mexico
Mexico: Trade as a share of GDP was 79.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Trade as a share of GDP in Mexico, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 79.9% for trade as a share of gdp in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade as a share of gdp in Mexico peaked at 88.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 1967.
That places Mexico 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.6% | 15.9% | 20.2% | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.8% | 16.4% | 23.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.4% | 22.1% | 38.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.9% | 26.2% | 48.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.4% | 44.7% | 56.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.3% | 59.3% | 80.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.6% | 73.7% | 88.8% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Mexico
- DEC alternative conversion factor 19.24 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 3.1% (2025)
- Trade 79.9% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -0.6% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -223.26 billion current LCU (2025)
- Trade in services 7.6% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 40.3% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 14.20 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross capital formation 22.6% (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 738.16 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade as a share of gdp in Mexico?
- Trade as a share of gdp in Mexico was 79.9% 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 trade as a share of gdp recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 88.8% in 2022.
- What is the lowest trade as a share of gdp recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 1967.
- How does Mexico rank for trade as a share of gdp?
- Mexico ranks 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2025.
- Is trade as a share of gdp rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. 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 Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.