Mexico: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Mexico

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 26.55
 Year 2017
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2017
 Average 32.16
 Min - Max 26.55 - 46.63
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 26.55 students per teacher, a decline from 26.74 students per teacher in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 21.75 students per teacher, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1971 to 2017 is 32.16 students per teacher. The minimum value, 26.55 students per teacher, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 46.63 students per teacher was recorded in 1972. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Mexico - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Mexico - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2017




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Mexico is the number of primary school pupils divided by the number of primary school teachers. It is generally considered better to have fewer pupils per teacher.
Definition: Primary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in primary school.

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