Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana
Guyana: Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are was 57.4% in 2012. ▬ Flat
Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana, 2004–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana is 57.4%, measured in 2012.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana peaked at 65.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 47.6%, in 2005.
Guyana ranks 20th of 66 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.6% | — |
| 2005 | 47.6% | -26.3% |
| 2006 | 53.7% | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 54.3% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 65.0% | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | -24.6% |
| 2010 | 60.2% | +23.0% |
| 2011 | 61.6% | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 57.4% | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.7% | 47.6% | 65.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 59.7% | 57.4% | 61.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 17 Argentina 60.3%
- 18 Lesotho 58.9% compare
- 19 Israel 57.7%
- 21 Netherlands 54.6%
- 22 Jordan 54.0% compare
- 23 New Zealand 53.9%
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana?
- Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are in Guyana was 57.4% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 65.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.6% in 2005.
- How does Guyana rank for percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are?
- Guyana ranks 20th out of 66 countries with data for 2012.
- Is percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of teachers in short cycle tertiary education who are female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release