Primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Primary education, teachers, gaps filled was 338,716 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
338,716
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
17th
of 204 countries
All-time high
537,596
in 2020
All-time low
13,514
in 1971
Years of data
47
1971–2024

Primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2024, primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia stood at 338,716.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia peaked at 537,596 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 13,514, in 1971.

That places Ethiopia 17th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21,547 13,514 29,079 9
1980s 47,101 30,687 65,993 10
1990s 82,042 65,450 109,487 10
2000s 178,620 86,833 234,215 3
2010s 364,660 244,789 512,085 10
2020s 420,784 338,716 537,596 5

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 14 Viet Nam 380,535 compare
  2. 15 Iran 372,396 compare
  3. 16 Venezuela 352,723 compare
  4. 18 Russia 327,102 compare
  5. 19 Thailand 305,368 compare
  6. 20 Türkiye 299,967 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia?
Primary education, teachers, gaps filled in Ethiopia was 338,716 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary education, teachers, gaps filled recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 537,596 in 2020.
What is the lowest primary education, teachers, gaps filled recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 13,514 in 1971.
How does Ethiopia rank for primary education, teachers, gaps filled?
Ethiopia ranks 17th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary education, teachers, gaps filled rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, teachers, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Primary education, teachers with 728 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Primary education, teachers, gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
249 places, 10,197 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Primary education, teachers with 728 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.