4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Mexico
Mexico: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education was 97.96 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
97.96
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
74th
of 164 countries
All-time high
98
in 2016
All-time low
91
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Mexico, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Mexico is 97.96, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Mexico peaked at 98 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 91, in 2000.
Mexico ranks 74th of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.2 | 91 | 95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.8 | 96 | 98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.96 | 97.96 | 97.96 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 71 Samoa 98.1 compare
- 72 Chile 98.01 compare
- 73 China (People’s Republic of) 98 compare
- 75 Fiji 97.9 compare
- 76 South Africa 97.7 compare
- 77 Azerbaijan 97.6 compare
More education data for Mexico
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 571,832 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.28 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 102.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Mexico?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Mexico was 97.96 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 98 in 2016.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 in 2000.
- How does Mexico rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Mexico ranks 74th out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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