Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Mexico
Mexico: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 229,972 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mexico, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mexico stood at 229,972.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 238,153 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11,741, in 1972.
That places Mexico 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11,968 | — |
| 1972 | 11,741 | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 12,018 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 13,153 | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 14,073 | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 16,089 | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 17,142 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 24,983 | +45.7% |
| 1981 | 32,368 | +29.6% |
| 1982 | 43,531 | +34.5% |
| 1983 | 53,265 | +22.4% |
| 1984 | 60,937 | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 72,325 | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 80,529 | +11.3% |
| 1987 | 88,988 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 93,425 | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 96,550 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 98,521 | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 104,972 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 110,768 | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 114,335 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 121,589 | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 129,576 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 134,204 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 146,247 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 145,029 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 150,064 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 151,793 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 156,309 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 159,004 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 163,282 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 132,204 | -19.0% |
| 2005 | 141,932 | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 158,890 | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 167,313 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 175,657 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 179,694 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 182,054 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 184,550 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 186,752 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 226,063 | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 227,356 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 229,587 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 230,781 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 234,635 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 238,153 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 236,509 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 236,437 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 228,086 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 227,163 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 229,972 | +1.2% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 229,972 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 24.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 229,972 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,603, 50.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Mexico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +45.7% | 17,142 | 24,983 |
| 1982 | +34.5% | 32,368 | 43,531 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,741 | 11,741 | 17,142 | 7 |
| 1980s | 64,690 | 24,983 | 96,550 | 10 |
| 1990s | 125,530 | 98,521 | 150,064 | 10 |
| 2000s | 158,608 | 132,204 | 179,694 | 10 |
| 2010s | 217,644 | 182,054 | 238,153 | 10 |
| 2020s | 230,414 | 227,163 | 236,437 | 4 |
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 teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mexico?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mexico was 229,972 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 238,153 in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,741 in 1972.
- How does Mexico rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release