Mexico vs Nigeria: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
Mexico
448,087
in 2023
Nigeria
458,459
in 2021
Mexico rank
8th
Nigeria rank
7th
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- Mexico
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 458,459 against 448,087 in Mexico, a difference of 10,372.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 157 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 365,423 | 112,432 | 252,991 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 394,955 | 160,941 | 234,014 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 441,038 | 434,165 | 6,874 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, Mexico or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 458,459 against 448,087 in Mexico as of 2021.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between Mexico and Nigeria?
- 10,372, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nigeria?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2021.
- How do Mexico and Nigeria rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 157 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in lower secondary 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