IDA only vs Mexico: Primary education, pupils
IDA only
182.50 million
in 2024
Mexico
13.19 million
in 2025
IDA only rank
14th
Mexico rank
12th
Primary education, pupils over time
- IDA only
- Mexico
How they compare
IDA only currently reports 182.50 million against 13.19 million in Mexico, a difference of 169.31 million.
That makes IDA only's figure about 13.8 times Mexico's.
Across all 54 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.
IDA only ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 12th of 45 groups.
IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA only | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.63 million | 11.18 million | 27.45 million | IDA only |
| 1980s | 55.30 million | 14.91 million | 40.39 million | IDA only |
| 1990s | 74.78 million | 14.54 million | 60.24 million | IDA only |
| 2000s | 114.11 million | 14.75 million | 99.36 million | IDA only |
| 2010s | 155.98 million | 14.52 million | 141.45 million | IDA only |
| 2020s | 179.61 million | 13.54 million | 166.07 million | IDA only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, pupils, IDA only or Mexico?
- IDA only, at 182.50 million against 13.19 million in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils between IDA only and Mexico?
- 169.31 million, with IDA only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Mexico?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do IDA only and Mexico rank globally for primary education, pupils?
- IDA only ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 12th of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.