Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Mexico
Mexico: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 5.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mexico, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mexico stood at 5.39 million. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and up 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mexico peaked at 5.39 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 247,637, in 1971.
Mexico ranks 7th of 200 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 tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 247,637 | — |
| 1972 | 281,397 | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 345,050 | +22.6% |
| 1974 | 408,704 | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 498,361 | +21.9% |
| 1976 | 562,056 | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 569,266 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 654,959 | +15.1% |
| 1979 | 744,412 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 853,384 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 929,865 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 998,397 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 1.04 million | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 1.11 million | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 1.16 million | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 1.21 million | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 1.22 million | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 1.31 million | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 1.31 million | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 1.31 million | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 1.31 million | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 1.31 million | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 1.30 million | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.36 million | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 1.42 million | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 1.53 million | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 1.61 million | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 1.73 million | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 1.84 million | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 1.96 million | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 2.05 million | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 2.15 million | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 2.24 million | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 2.32 million | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 2.38 million | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2.45 million | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 2.53 million | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 2.62 million | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 2.71 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 2.85 million | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 2.98 million | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 3.16 million | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 3.30 million | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 3.42 million | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 3.52 million | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.24 million | +20.7% |
| 2017 | 4.43 million | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 4.56 million | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 4.71 million | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 4.93 million | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 4.98 million | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 5.07 million | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 5.19 million | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 5.39 million | +3.9% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 5.39 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 22.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 5.39 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 46.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 479,094 | 247,637 | 744,412 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.11 million | 853,384 | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.47 million | 1.30 million | 1.84 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 million | 1.96 million | 2.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.72 million | 2.85 million | 4.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.11 million | 4.93 million | 5.39 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mexico?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mexico was 5.39 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 5.39 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 247,637 in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Mexico ranks 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.7%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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.