Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines
Philippines: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education was 28.29 headcount basis in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines, 2010–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
In 2022, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines stood at 28.29 headcount basis.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines peaked at 88.29 headcount basis in 2010 and was at its lowest, 25.85 headcount basis, in 2020.
Philippines ranks 27th of 84 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 55.69 headcount basis | 27.42 headcount basis | 88.29 headcount basis | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.19 headcount basis | 25.85 headcount basis | 28.29 headcount basis | 3 |
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More education data for Philippines
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 94.03 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 94.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education in Philippines was 28.29 headcount basis in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 88.29 headcount basis in 2010.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.85 headcount basis in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education?
- Philippines ranks 27th out of 84 countries with data for 2022.
- Is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in pre-primary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release