Gambia vs Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Gambia
5,140
in 2025
Mexico
6,432
in 2025
Gambia rank
65th
Mexico rank
62nd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Gambia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 6,432 against 5,140 in Gambia, a difference of 1,292.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.3 times Gambia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Mexico ahead.
Gambia ranks 65th and Mexico ranks 62nd of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 755.8 | 573,800 | 573,044 | Mexico |
| 1980s | 1,469 | 654,750 | 653,281 | Mexico |
| 1990s | 5,029 | 370,342 | 365,313 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 5,669 | 211,116 | 205,447 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 4,286 | 55,607 | 51,321 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 6,371 | 5,831 | 540.17 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Gambia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 6,432 against 5,140 in Gambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Gambia and Mexico?
- 1,292, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Mexico?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2025.
- How do Gambia and Mexico rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 65th 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