Mesoamerican GDP Data (1945-present CE)

GDP data for Mesoamerican civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), showing post-colonial economic development, industrialization, and economic growth.

Mesoamerican

Overview

GDP data for Mesoamerican civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), covering post-colonial economic development, industrialization, and economic growth in Mexico and Central America.

GDP (1990 international $, billions)

• 1945 CE: ~$50-70 billion (post-war, limited industrialization)
• 1950 CE: ~$60-80 billion (post-colonial, building economic systems)
• 1970 CE: ~$150-200 billion (industrialization, economic growth)
• 1990 CE: ~$300-400 billion (economic expansion, NAFTA preparation)
• 2010 CE: ~$500-600 billion (modern economy, trade integration)
• 2020 CE: ~$600-700 billion (stable growth, economic development)

GDP per Capita (1990 international $)

• 1945 CE: ~$1,500-2,000 (low income)
• 1950 CE: ~$1,800-2,200 (low income)
• 1970 CE: ~$3,000-4,000 (lower-middle income)
• 1990 CE: ~$4,500-5,500 (middle income)
• 2010 CE: ~$6,000-7,000 (middle income)
• 2020 CE: ~$7,000-8,000 (middle income)

GDP Growth Rate (% per year)

• 1945-1950 CE: ~3-4% (moderate growth)
• 1950-1970 CE: ~4-5% (strong growth, industrialization)
• 1970-1990 CE: ~3-4% (moderate growth, economic challenges)
• 1990-2010 CE: ~2-3% (moderate growth, trade integration)
• 2010-2020 CE: ~2-3% (moderate growth, stable development)

Post-War Period (1945-1970 CE)

• Economic Development: Post-colonial economic development, industrialization
• Limited Capacity: Limited economic capacity, agricultural base
• Industrialization: Beginning industrialization, manufacturing growth
• Economic Growth: Moderate-strong economic growth

Development Period (1970-1990 CE)

• Economic Expansion: Economic expansion, trade development
• Industrialization: Continued industrialization, manufacturing growth
• Economic Challenges: Economic challenges, debt crises
• Trade Integration: Beginning trade integration, NAFTA preparation

Contemporary Period (1990-2020 CE)

• Modern Economy: Modern economy, trade integration
• Economic Growth: Moderate economic growth, stable development
• Trade Integration: NAFTA, trade agreements, economic integration
• Economic Development: Continued economic development, diversification

vs. Western/Atlantic

• 1945 CE: ~5-7% of Western/Atlantic GDP
• 2020 CE: ~8-10% of Western/Atlantic GDP
• Growth: Similar growth rates, but lower absolute levels

vs. Sinitic

• 1945 CE: ~10-15% of Sinitic GDP
• 2020 CE: ~5-7% of Sinitic GDP
• Change: Relative decline due to Sinitic rapid growth

Pattern Relevance

• Guns–Germs–Style (GGS) Axes and Success/Failure Mechanisms: Style axis capacity (economic systems, trade integration)
• Economic Specialization and Division of Labor: Economic specialization, trade development
• Fiscal-Military State Dynamics: Economic-military relationships