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

Latest (2024)
4.25 million
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
9th
of 214 countries
All-time high
4.94 million
in 2017
All-time low
422,682
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico, 1971–2024

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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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Mexico, 1971 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 6 Brazil 5.30 million compare
  2. 7 Indonesia 5.19 million compare
  3. 8 Ethiopia 4.48 million compare
  4. 10 Viet Nam 4.13 million compare
  5. 11 Bangladesh 3.50 million compare
  6. 12 Kenya 2.89 million compare

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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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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.

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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
435 places, 19,298 data points, 1970–2025
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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.