Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Mexico: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
9.09 million
in 2023
Mexico
13.19 million
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
15th
Mexico rank
12th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 13.19 million against 9.09 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 4.11 million.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.5 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Mexico ranks 12th of 218 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.06 million | 11.18 million | 7.12 million | Mexico |
| 1980s | 6.30 million | 14.91 million | 8.62 million | Mexico |
| 1990s | 9.41 million | 14.54 million | 5.13 million | Mexico |
| 2000s | 6.69 million | 14.75 million | 8.06 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 7.19 million | 14.57 million | 7.38 million | Mexico |
| 2020s | 8.85 million | 13.60 million | 4.75 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 13.19 million against 9.09 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico?
- 4.11 million, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Mexico rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Mexico ranks 12th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release