Mexico vs WB: World: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
Mexico
4.76 million
in 2024
WB: World
182.18 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
6th
WB: World rank
4th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- WB: World
How they compare
WB: World currently reports 182.18 million against 4.76 million in Mexico, a difference of 177.43 million.
That makes WB: World's figure about 38.3 times Mexico's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: World has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 6th and WB: World ranks 4th of 131 countries.
WB: World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | WB: World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.57 million | 148.23 million | 144.67 million | WB: World |
| 2020s | 4.52 million | 174.37 million | 169.84 million | WB: World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, Mexico or WB: World?
- WB: World, at 182.18 million against 4.76 million in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Mexico and WB: World?
- 177.43 million, with WB: World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and WB: World?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and WB: World rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 6th and WB: World ranks 4th of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, 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