Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of
Micronesia, Federated States of: Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes was 88.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
88.0%
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
81st
of 113 countries
All-time high
94.1%
in 2017
All-time low
87.4%
in 2021
Years of data
8
2016–2023
Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of, 2016–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of is 88.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 81st of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 90.8% | — |
| 2017 | 94.1% | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 91.6% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 91.3% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 90.8% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 87.4% | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 89.0% | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 88.0% | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 92.0% | 90.8% | 94.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 88.8% | 87.4% | 90.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Micronesia, Federated States of
More education data for Micronesia, Federated States of
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -4.56 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1,539 (2000)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,743 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,910 (2005)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,724 (2005)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,634 (2005)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 774 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0533 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.92 % change on previous year (2000)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of?
- Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Micronesia, Federated States of was 88.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Micronesia, Federated States of?
- The highest recorded value was 94.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Micronesia, Federated States of?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.4% in 2021.
- How does Micronesia, Federated States of rank for percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 81st out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Micronesia, Federated States of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Micronesia, Federated States of data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release