Belgium vs Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Belgium
6,174
in 2023
Mexico
6,432
in 2025
Belgium rank
63rd
Mexico rank
62nd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Belgium
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 6,432 against 6,174 in Belgium, a difference of 258.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Mexico ahead.
Belgium ranks 63rd and Mexico ranks 62nd of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,329 | 573,800 | 552,471 | Mexico |
| 1980s | 15,361 | 656,093 | 640,732 | Mexico |
| 1990s | 13,505 | 540,936 | 527,431 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 8,052 | 166,442 | 158,391 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 6,937 | 42,577 | 35,641 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 6,158 | 5,530 | 627.5 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Belgium or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 6,432 against 6,174 in Belgium as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Belgium and Mexico?
- 258, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Mexico?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Mexico rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 63rd and Mexico ranks 62nd of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, 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