Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico
Mexico: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.3%
Change on year
down 17.3%
World rank
143rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
20.0%
in 1982
All-time low
0.1%
in 2020
Years of data
49
1974–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico is 0.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 17.3% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 20.0% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2020.
That places Mexico 143rd out of 199 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 18.0% | — |
| 1975 | 17.4% | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 19.0% | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 17.9% | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 19.0% | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 18.3% | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 18.8% | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 18.9% | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 20.0% | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 19.8% | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 19.1% | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 19.2% | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 18.7% | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 17.5% | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 17.5% | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 17.8% | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 17.3% | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 16.7% | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 16.4% | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 11.8% | -27.9% |
| 1994 | 11.0% | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 10.7% | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 11.2% | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 11.2% | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 10.6% | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 8.9% | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 9.6% | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 8.1% | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 7.6% | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 7.3% | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 5.3% | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 4.9% | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 4.4% | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | -35.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -73.5% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -56.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -59.5% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | +75.9% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | +68.6% |
| 2023 | 0.3% | -17.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.3% | 17.4% | 19.0% | 6 |
| 1980s | 18.7% | 17.5% | 20.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.0% | 10.6% | 17.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.1% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 140 Ecuador 0.3% compare
- 141 Timor-Leste 0.3% compare
- 142 Azerbaijan 0.3% compare
- 144 Peru 0.3% compare
- 145 Montenegro 0.2% compare
- 146 Sweden 0.2% compare
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 repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mexico was 0.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 20.0% in 1982.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 143rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release