Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Mexico
Mexico: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) was 72,888 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico is 72,888, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.8% on the previous year and up 808.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico peaked at 72,888 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,892, in 2002.
Mexico ranks 25th of 135 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2,293 | — |
| 2001 | 1,943 | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 1,892 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 8,020 | +323.9% |
| 2015 | 9,994 | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 12,654 | +26.6% |
| 2017 | 25,125 | +98.6% |
| 2018 | 7,223 | -71.3% |
| 2019 | 33,271 | +360.6% |
| 2020 | 43,458 | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 51,394 | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 72,888 | +41.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 72,888 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,760, 9.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 72,888 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,783, 12.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,293 | 2,293 | 2,293 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,918 | 1,892 | 1,943 | 2 |
| 2010s | 16,048 | 7,223 | 33,271 | 6 |
| 2020s | 55,913 | 43,458 | 72,888 | 3 |
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 total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Mexico was 72,888 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 72,888 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,892 in 2002.
- How does Mexico rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Mexico ranks 25th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 808.8%. 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 Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release