Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico
Mexico: Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers was 42.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico, 2007–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico stood at 42.1%.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico peaked at 65.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2007.
That places Mexico 44th out of 60 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.8% | — |
| 2008 | 1.6% | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | +18.7% |
| 2010 | 20.7% | +989.5% |
| 2015 | 41.5% | +100.5% |
| 2016 | 44.7% | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 65.8% | +47.2% |
| 2019 | 51.7% | -21.4% |
| 2020 | 45.3% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 46.9% | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 45.4% | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 42.1% | -7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 44.9% | 20.7% | 65.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 44.9% | 42.1% | 46.9% | 4 |
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 proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico?
- Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers in Mexico was 42.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 65.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2007.
- How does Mexico rank for proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers?
- Mexico ranks 44th out of 60 countries with data for 2023.
- Is proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. 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 Proportion of youth and adults that read or downloaded newspapers, magazines or electronic books in digital format, 15-24 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release