South Korea vs Mexico: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes
South Korea
87,354
in 2024
Mexico
65,565
in 2024
South Korea rank
11th
Mexico rank
14th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 87,354 against 65,565 in Mexico, a difference of 21,789.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 11th and Mexico ranks 14th of 143 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,608 | 57,530 | 29,922 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 40,610 | 12,652 | 27,958 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 68,326 | 32,600 | 35,726 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 83,816 | 56,834 | 26,982 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 87,354 against 65,565 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes between South Korea and Mexico?
- 21,789, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- South Korea ranks 11th and Mexico ranks 14th of 143 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 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