Republic of Korea vs Mexico: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both

Republic of Korea
191,829
in 2024
Mexico
383,519
in 2018
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Mexico rank
5th

Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 383,519 against 191,829 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 191,690.

That makes Mexico's figure about 2.0 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 5th of 99 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 167,637 278,756 111,118 Mexico
2010s 179,340 348,822 169,482 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both, Republic of Korea or Mexico?
Mexico, at 383,519 against 191,829 in Republic of Korea as of 2018.
What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both between Republic of Korea and Mexico?
191,690, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Mexico?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
How do Republic of Korea and Mexico rank globally for teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both?
Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 5th of 99 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, 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

Indicator
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
100 places, 1,207 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release