Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico
Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 17,092 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
17,092
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
38th
of 180 countries
All-time high
121,927
in 1987
All-time low
7,668
in 2022
Years of data
50
1975–2025
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, 1975–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico stood at 17,092.
The figure is up 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 121,927 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 7,668, in 2022.
That places Mexico 38th out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 96,873 | — |
| 1976 | 97,452 | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 64,284 | -34.0% |
| 1978 | 67,414 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 68,232 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 78,758 | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 89,804 | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 95,040 | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 103,936 | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 111,161 | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 117,045 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 118,986 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 121,927 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 117,520 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 112,106 | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 114,871 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 108,888 | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 106,959 | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 101,984 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 94,982 | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 94,500 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 89,044 | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 90,697 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 86,795 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 79,297 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 73,551 | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 74,569 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 71,931 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 68,659 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 69,095 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 63,386 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 58,359 | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 54,554 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 53,285 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 48,675 | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 43,284 | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 41,484 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 28,632 | -31.0% |
| 2014 | 15,852 | -44.6% |
| 2015 | 13,981 | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 17,117 | +22.4% |
| 2017 | 18,543 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 21,403 | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 21,162 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 21,327 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 10,270 | -51.8% |
| 2022 | 7,668 | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 9,679 | +26.2% |
| 2024 | 17,092 | +76.6% |
| 2025 | 17,092 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 78,851 | 64,284 | 97,452 | 5 |
| 1980s | 106,628 | 78,758 | 121,927 | 10 |
| 1990s | 98,747 | 86,795 | 114,871 | 9 |
| 2000s | 66,669 | 53,285 | 79,297 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,013 | 13,981 | 48,675 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,855 | 7,668 | 21,327 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico was 17,092 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 121,927 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,668 in 2022.
- How does Mexico rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 38th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release