Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico
Mexico: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 2.52 number per square kilometre in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico is 2.52 number per square kilometre, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico peaked at 2.54 number per square kilometre in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.2174 number per square kilometre, in 1971.
That places Mexico 91st out of 198 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico, year by year
| Year | number per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.2174 number per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 0.2275 number per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 0.238 number per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 0.2523 number per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 0.2763 number per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1977 | 0.323 number per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 0.339 number per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 0.4302 number per square kilometre | +26.9% |
| 1981 | 0.5513 number per square kilometre | +28.1% |
| 1982 | 0.726 number per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1983 | 0.8699 number per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 0.9741 number per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 1.1 number per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 1.23 number per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 1.31 number per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 1.35 number per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 1.37 number per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 1.37 number per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 1.41 number per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 1.44 number per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 1.47 number per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 1.53 number per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 1.59 number per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 1.63 number per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 1.67 number per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 1.7 number per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 1.73 number per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 1.75 number per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 1.76 number per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.77 number per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.87 number per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 1.93 number per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 2.11 number per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 2.3 number per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 2.44 number per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 2.45 number per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 2.39 number per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 2.38 number per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2.39 number per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.43 number per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 2.46 number per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 2.47 number per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 2.48 number per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.48 number per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 2.54 number per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 2.52 number per square kilometre | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2676 number per square kilometre | 0.2174 number per square kilometre | 0.339 number per square kilometre | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.9915 number per square kilometre | 0.4302 number per square kilometre | 1.37 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.55 number per square kilometre | 1.37 number per square kilometre | 1.73 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.08 number per square kilometre | 1.75 number per square kilometre | 2.45 number per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 number per square kilometre | 2.38 number per square kilometre | 2.54 number per square kilometre | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 88 Spain 2.59 number per square kilometre compare
- 89 Ecuador 2.57 number per square kilometre compare
- 90 Brunei Darussalam 2.54 number per square kilometre compare
- 92 Azerbaijan 2.5 number per square kilometre compare
- 93 Romania 2.27 number per square kilometre compare
- 94 Ethiopia 2.23 number per square kilometre compare
More education data for Mexico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 868,550 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,349 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.14 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.11 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.99 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Mexico was 2.52 number per square kilometre in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 number per square kilometre in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2174 number per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Mexico ranks 91st out of 198 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. 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), per square kilometre. 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) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.