Share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico
Mexico: Share of repeaters by gender and level of education was 40.62 Percentage of students in the same subgroup in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico, 2015–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of students in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2024, share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico stood at 40.62 Percentage of students in the same subgroup.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico peaked at 45.83 Percentage of students in the same subgroup in 2022 and was at its lowest, 35.92 Percentage of students in the same subgroup, in 2016.
Mexico ranks 20th of 25 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Percentage of students in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36.21 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | — |
| 2016 | 35.92 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 36.45 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 38.81 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 38.97 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 38.34 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 42.07 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 45.83 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 44.88 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 40.62 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.27 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 35.92 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 38.97 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 5 |
| 2020s | 42.35 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 38.34 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 45.83 Percentage of students in the same subgroup | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 17 Portugal 42.36 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
- 18 Colombia 41.18 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
- 19 Finland 41.08 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
- 21 Hungary 40.31 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
- 22 Romania 40.22 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
- 23 Chile 40.16 Percentage of students in the same subgroup compare
More education data for Mexico
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6.49 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0492 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6.71 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0508 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.99 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,832 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.6872 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico?
- Share of repeaters by gender and level of education in Mexico was 40.62 Percentage of students in the same subgroup in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest share of repeaters by gender and level of education recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 45.83 Percentage of students in the same subgroup in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of repeaters by gender and level of education recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.92 Percentage of students in the same subgroup in 2016.
- How does Mexico rank for share of repeaters by gender and level of education?
- Mexico ranks 20th out of 25 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of repeaters by gender and level of education rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Share of repeaters by gender and level of education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on the share of repeaters by gender and level of education. The default table displays data for the latest available year. The selection can be changed to display data by year. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.