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Mexico: Compulsory education, duration (years)

In , Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 14.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Mexico ranks #12 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 40.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Mexico Compulsory education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
14.00
Trough
11.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Compulsory education, duration (years)
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000
14.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 14.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Mexico rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Mexico ranked #12 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Mexico's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Mexico is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #10 of 40.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.