Primary education, teachers in Haiti
Haiti: Primary education, teachers was 44,472 in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, teachers in Haiti, 1971–1998
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 1998, primary education, teachers in Haiti stood at 44,472. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 110.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers in Haiti peaked at 44,472 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 7,472, in 1972.
That places Haiti 87th out of 204 countries with data for 1998, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, teachers in Haiti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,833 | — |
| 1972 | 7,472 | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 8,074 | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 10,265 | +27.1% |
| 1975 | 11,320 | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 11,816 | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 12,953 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 12,554 | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 12,751 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 13,472 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 14,581 | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 14,927 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 16,986 | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 18,483 | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 20,311 | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 23,200 | +14.2% |
| 1987 | 21,102 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 25,605 | +21.3% |
| 1993 | 32,285 | +26.1% |
| 1994 | 34,310 | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 36,460 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 38,743 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 41,160 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 44,472 | +8.0% |
Haiti compared with similar countries
- Haiti's 44,472 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46,016, 97% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Haiti's 44,472 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18,882, 2.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,560 | 7,472 | 12,953 | 9 |
| 1980s | 17,883 | 13,472 | 23,200 | 8 |
| 1990s | 36,148 | 25,605 | 44,472 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Haiti
More education data for Haiti
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,619 (1984)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 241,622 (1997)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 143,758 (1986)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.246 units per person (2016)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, teachers in Haiti?
- Primary education, teachers in Haiti was 44,472 in 1998, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers recorded in Haiti?
- The highest recorded value was 44,472 in 1998.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers recorded in Haiti?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,472 in 1972.
- How does Haiti rank for primary education, teachers?
- Haiti ranks 87th out of 204 countries with data for 1998.
- Is primary education, teachers rising or falling in Haiti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Haiti data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Primary education, teachers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at primary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.