Australia vs Mexico: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
Australia
353,423
in 2024
Mexico
401,347
in 2024
Australia rank
18th
Mexico rank
15th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- Australia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 401,347 against 353,423 in Australia, a difference of 47,924.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Australia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Australia ahead.
Australia ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 15th of 128 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 265,073 | 259,429 | 5,643 | Australia |
| 2020s | 299,856 | 366,060 | 66,204 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes, Australia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 401,347 against 353,423 in Australia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between Australia and Mexico?
- 47,924, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Mexico?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Mexico rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 15th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 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