Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania
Albania: Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both was 92.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Albania recorded 92.5% for percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in 2024.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania peaked at 98.6% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 19.6%, in 2021.
Albania ranks 43rd of 67 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 97.7% | — |
| 2014 | 98.3% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 98.1% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 98.4% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 98.6% | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 19.6% | -80.1% |
| 2023 | 93.3% | +375.4% |
| 2024 | 92.5% | -0.8% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 92.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 98.2%, 94% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Albania's 92.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 99.8%, 93% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98.2% | 97.7% | 98.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 68.5% | 19.6% | 93.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More education data for Albania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,080 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,024 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 34,654 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 32,057 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 208,738 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 141,089 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0594 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania?
- Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both in Albania was 92.5% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 98.6% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.6% in 2021.
- How does Albania rank for percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both?
- Albania ranks 43rd out of 67 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of qualified teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release