Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Mexico
Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 6,432 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, 1975–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 6,432 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 713,945 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 2,744, in 2021.
Mexico ranks 62nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 546,663 | — |
| 1976 | 528,851 | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 595,095 | +12.5% |
| 1978 | 581,391 | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 617,000 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 663,311 | +7.5% |
| 1981 | 687,016 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 698,572 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 713,945 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 689,913 | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 653,717 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 630,716 | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 605,511 | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 562,137 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 550,047 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 558,897 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 540,936 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 513,690 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 491,852 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 351,382 | -28.6% |
| 1995 | 308,132 | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 302,535 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 312,474 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 312,331 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 298,279 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 250,644 | -16.0% |
| 2002 | 262,835 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 221,229 | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 202,679 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 186,852 | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 169,719 | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 154,587 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 153,217 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 152,009 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 143,709 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 124,657 | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 110,738 | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 70,445 | -36.4% |
| 2014 | 18,287 | -74.0% |
| 2015 | 7,898 | -56.8% |
| 2016 | 7,436 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 7,389 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,745 | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 8,550 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 6,956 | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 2,744 | -60.6% |
| 2022 | 4,601 | +67.7% |
| 2023 | 7,820 | +70.0% |
| 2024 | 6,432 | -17.7% |
| 2025 | 6,432 | +0.0% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 6,432 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 418, 15.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 6,432 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,178, 5.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Mexico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +70.0% | 4,601 | 7,820 |
| 2022 | +67.7% | 2,744 | 4,601 |
| 2014 | -74.0% | 70,445 | 18,287 |
| 2021 | -60.6% | 6,956 | 2,744 |
| 2015 | -56.8% | 18,287 | 7,898 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 573,800 | 528,851 | 617,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 645,488 | 550,047 | 713,945 | 10 |
| 1990s | 410,248 | 302,535 | 558,897 | 9 |
| 2000s | 205,205 | 152,009 | 298,279 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,785 | 7,389 | 143,709 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,831 | 2,744 | 7,820 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More education data for Mexico
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 92.12 (1980)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.64 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico was 6,432 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 713,945 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,744 in 2021.
- How does Mexico rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 62nd out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release