Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan
Jordan: Number of classroom teachers in primary education was 64,348 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan is 64,348, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan peaked at 70,057 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7,150, in 1971.
Jordan ranks 25th of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,150 | — |
| 1972 | 7,798 | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 8,518 | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 9,418 | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 10,418 | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 11,136 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 11,661 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 12,757 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 13,374 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 13,934 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 14,303 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 14,891 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 14,873 | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 15,179 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 15,799 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 16,979 | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 18,448 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 19,133 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 20,265 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 23,340 | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 27,922 | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 29,232 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 38,204 | +30.7% |
| 2003 | 39,441 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 57,946 | +46.9% |
| 2016 | 57,162 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 52,598 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 61,174 | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 70,057 | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 65,410 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 60,951 | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 58,341 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 63,027 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 64,348 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,248 | 7,150 | 13,374 | 9 |
| 1980s | 16,380 | 13,934 | 20,265 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,831 | 23,340 | 29,232 | 3 |
| 2000s | 38,822 | 38,204 | 39,441 | 2 |
| 2010s | 59,787 | 52,598 | 70,057 | 5 |
| 2020s | 62,415 | 58,341 | 65,410 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 64,348 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 30.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan?
- Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Jordan was 64,348 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of classroom teachers in primary education recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 70,057 in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of classroom teachers in primary education recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,150 in 1971.
- How does Jordan rank for number of classroom teachers in primary education?
- Jordan ranks 25th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of classroom teachers in primary education rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of classroom teachers in primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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