Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico
Mexico: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes was 43,744 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico stood at 43,744 number.
The figure is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 107,149 number in 1998 and was at its lowest, 7,911 number, in 1999.
That places Mexico 18th out of 133 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57,530 number | 7,911 number | 107,149 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 12,652 number | 8,407 number | 18,530 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,106 number | 20,870 number | 43,744 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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 enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Mexico was 43,744 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 107,149 number in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,911 number in 1999.
- How does Mexico rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 133 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private tertiary education institutions in programmes on the doctoral or equivalent (ISCED 8) level.