Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico
Mexico: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 0.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.7%
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
123rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
11.9%
in 1974
All-time low
0.4%
in 2021
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico stood at 0.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico peaked at 11.9% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2021.
Mexico ranks 123rd of 195 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.
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 11.9% | — |
| 1975 | 11.5% | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 10.4% | -9.5% |
| 1977 | 10.0% | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 10.1% | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 10.8% | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 10.1% | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 10.2% | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 10.5% | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 10.3% | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 9.9% | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 9.8% | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 9.4% | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 9.3% | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 9.5% | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 9.3% | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 8.7% | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 7.3% | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 7.1% | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 6.8% | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 6.9% | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 6.6% | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 6.2% | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 5.5% | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 5.7% | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 5.1% | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 4.8% | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 3.8% | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 3.6% | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | -29.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +22.1% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | -14.7% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -47.7% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | +37.0% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +36.7% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.8% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.9% | 9.3% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.6% | 6.2% | 9.3% | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5 |
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 repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mexico was 0.7% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 11.9% in 1974.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2021.
- How does Mexico rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 123rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release