Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico
Mexico: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 4.25 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico stood at 4.25 million.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico peaked at 4.94 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 422,682, in 1971.
Mexico ranks 9th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 422,682 | — |
| 1972 | 442,242 | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 452,480 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 462,719 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 490,380 | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 537,090 | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 627,880 | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 659,023 | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 747,670 | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 836,316 | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 1.07 million | +28.1% |
| 1982 | 1.41 million | +31.7% |
| 1983 | 1.69 million | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 1.89 million | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 2.15 million | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 2.38 million | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 2.55 million | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 2.63 million | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 2.67 million | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 2.66 million | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 2.73 million | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 2.79 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 2.86 million | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 2.98 million | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 3.09 million | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 3.17 million | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 3.24 million | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 3.31 million | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 3.36 million | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 3.39 million | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 3.42 million | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 3.43 million | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 3.64 million | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 3.74 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 4.10 million | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 4.46 million | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 4.75 million | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 4.76 million | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 4.65 million | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.62 million | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 4.65 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 4.72 million | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 4.77 million | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 4.80 million | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 4.81 million | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 4.82 million | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 4.94 million | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 4.90 million | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 4.79 million | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 4.74 million | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 4.34 million | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 4.16 million | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 4.35 million | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 4.25 million | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 538,018 | 422,682 | 747,670 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.93 million | 836,316 | 2.67 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.02 million | 2.66 million | 3.36 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.03 million | 3.39 million | 4.76 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.78 million | 4.62 million | 4.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.37 million | 4.16 million | 4.74 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More education data for Mexico
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.19 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.19 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6.49 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico was 4.25 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 4.94 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 422,682 in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Mexico ranks 9th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.