Primary education, teachers in Togo
Togo: Primary education, teachers was 36,787 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
36,787
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
100th
of 204 countries
All-time high
42,250
in 2021
All-time low
3,909
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Primary education, teachers in Togo, 1971–2024
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, teachers in Togo stood at 36,787.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, teachers in Togo peaked at 42,250 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,909, in 1971.
That places Togo 100th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, 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 Togo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,909 | — |
| 1972 | 4,271 | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 4,881 | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 5,238 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 5,627 | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 6,080 | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 6,528 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 7,251 | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 8,264 | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 8,920 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 9,201 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 9,619 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 10,214 | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 10,145 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 10,225 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 10,049 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 10,168 | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 10,217 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 10,426 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 10,739 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 11,105 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 10,230 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 12,487 | +22.1% |
| 1995 | 13,892 | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 16,217 | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 18,535 | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 19,512 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 23,107 | +18.4% |
| 2000 | 24,424 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 27,523 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 27,770 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 27,504 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 25,198 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 29,668 | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 28,003 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 26,103 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 25,538 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 28,153 | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 31,712 | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 31,743 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 32,825 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 34,375 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 34,354 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 33,891 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 36,194 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 37,985 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 38,582 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 40,626 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 41,685 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 42,250 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 41,132 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 38,768 | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 36,787 | -5.1% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 36,787 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46,016, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Togo's 36,787 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50,688, 73% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,783 | 3,909 | 8,264 | 9 |
| 1980s | 9,918 | 8,920 | 10,426 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,092 | 10,230 | 23,107 | 9 |
| 2000s | 26,988 | 24,424 | 29,668 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,229 | 31,712 | 40,626 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,124 | 36,787 | 42,250 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More education data for Togo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 51,488 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 40,377 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 113,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 116,788 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 915,214 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4127 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1972 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, teachers in Togo?
- Primary education, teachers in Togo was 36,787 in 2024, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest primary education, teachers recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 42,250 in 2021.
- What is the lowest primary education, teachers recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,909 in 1971.
- How does Togo rank for primary education, teachers?
- Togo ranks 100th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, teachers rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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.