Chile vs Mexico: Number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution

Chile
361,662 Persons
in 2024
Mexico
718,352 Persons
in 2024
Chile rank
8th
Mexico rank
5th

Number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution over time

  • Chile
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 718,352 Persons against 361,662 Persons in Chile, a difference of 356,690 Persons.

That makes Mexico's figure about 2.0 times Chile's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Chile ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 5th of 26 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Mexico Difference Ahead
2010s 424,258 Persons 858,618 Persons 434,360 Persons Mexico
2020s 386,046 Persons 697,684 Persons 311,637 Persons Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico, at 718,352 Persons against 361,662 Persons in Chile as of 2024.
What is the difference in number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution between Chile and Mexico?
356,690 Persons, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Mexico?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Chile and Mexico rank globally for number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution?
Chile ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 5th of 26 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution — Students enrolled. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Number of enrolled students and graduates by type of institution — Students enrolled
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
36 places, 405 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

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