Iceland vs Mexico: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education
Iceland
53.2%
in 2022
Mexico
50.9%
in 2022
Iceland rank
37th
Mexico rank
40th
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education over time
- Iceland
- Mexico
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 53.2% against 50.9% in Mexico, a difference of 2.3%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 37th and Mexico ranks 40th of 51 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.2% | 48.2% | 27.0% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 69.1% | 52.8% | 16.3% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 53.2% | 50.9% | 2.3% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education, Iceland or Mexico?
- Iceland, at 53.2% against 50.9% in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education between Iceland and Mexico?
- 2.3%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Iceland and Mexico rank globally for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
- Iceland ranks 37th and Mexico ranks 40th of 51 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading, male (%). 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