Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico
Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 24,798 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24,798
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
36th
of 199 countries
All-time high
184,517
in 1987
All-time low
10,487
in 2022
Years of data
50
1975–2025
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, 1975–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 24,798 for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 184,517 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 10,487, in 2022.
Mexico ranks 36th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 147,108 | — |
| 1976 | 146,538 | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 108,088 | -26.2% |
| 1978 | 111,462 | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 120,391 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 128,328 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 141,180 | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 151,625 | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 165,882 | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 177,135 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 181,500 | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 180,615 | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 184,517 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 178,878 | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 171,099 | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 174,256 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 170,017 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 166,091 | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 157,152 | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 145,645 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 144,442 | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 136,614 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 138,151 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 130,343 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 119,291 | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 111,456 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 110,351 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 112,023 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 105,838 | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 101,768 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 92,240 | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 81,982 | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 74,112 | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 74,304 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 69,465 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 65,079 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 61,167 | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 46,309 | -24.3% |
| 2014 | 23,116 | -50.1% |
| 2015 | 21,633 | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 27,037 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 26,849 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 33,802 | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 30,954 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 30,990 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 14,064 | -54.6% |
| 2022 | 10,487 | -25.4% |
| 2023 | 14,364 | +37.0% |
| 2024 | 24,798 | +72.6% |
| 2025 | 24,798 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 126,717 | 108,088 | 147,108 | 5 |
| 1980s | 166,076 | 128,328 | 184,517 | 10 |
| 1990s | 151,412 | 130,343 | 174,256 | 9 |
| 2000s | 98,336 | 74,112 | 119,291 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,541 | 21,633 | 69,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,917 | 10,487 | 30,990 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 33 Haiti 30,131 compare
- 34 Philippines 27,721 compare
- 35 Niger 25,785 compare
- 37 Central African Republic 24,429 compare
- 38 Zambia 23,953 compare
- 39 Burkina Faso 21,189 compare
More education data for Mexico
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.19 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico was 24,798 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 184,517 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,487 in 2022.
- How does Mexico rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 36th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release