Secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC): Secondary education, teachers was 2.53 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.53 million
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
35th
of 45 groups
All-time high
2.53 million
in 2023
All-time low
137,759
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), 1971–2024
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
In 2024, secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) stood at 2.53 million.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) peaked at 2.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 137,759, in 1971.
That places Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) 35th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 137,759 | — |
| 1972 | 154,649 | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 159,992 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 191,185 | +19.5% |
| 1975 | 174,488 | -8.7% |
| 1976 | 203,013 | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 217,010 | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 230,511 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 246,450 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 261,401 | +6.1% |
| 1981 | 281,173 | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 290,434 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 304,882 | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 320,243 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 326,718 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 331,145 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 350,134 | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 373,422 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 378,456 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 384,884 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 399,838 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 408,250 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 421,094 | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 436,752 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 457,027 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 476,954 | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 491,064 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 523,316 | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 556,552 | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 581,399 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 635,343 | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 674,998 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 731,331 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 778,652 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 853,938 | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 930,383 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 1.02 million | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 1.11 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 1.22 million | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 1.33 million | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 1.42 million | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 1.52 million | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 1.66 million | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 1.74 million | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 1.83 million | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 1.94 million | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 2.01 million | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 2.02 million | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 2.15 million | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 2.27 million | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 2.34 million | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 2.44 million | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 2.53 million | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 2.53 million | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 190,562 | 137,759 | 246,450 | 9 |
| 1980s | 321,801 | 261,401 | 378,456 | 10 |
| 1990s | 455,573 | 384,884 | 556,552 | 10 |
| 2000s | 854,598 | 581,399 | 1.22 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.76 million | 1.33 million | 2.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.42 million | 2.27 million | 2.53 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
- 32 Saudi Arabia 242,375 compare
- 33 South Korea 233,046 compare
- 34 Peru 224,754 compare
- 35 Malaysia 217,105 compare
- 36 Colombia 190,940 compare
- 37 Morocco 183,432 compare
- 38 South Africa 181,739 compare
More education data for Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1578 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55.15 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 55.7% (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 148.37 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, per capita 0.0587 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
- Secondary education, teachers in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) was 2.53 million in 2024, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, teachers recorded in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest secondary education, teachers recorded in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
- The lowest recorded value was 137,759 in 1971.
- How does Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) rank for secondary education, teachers?
- Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) ranks 35th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is secondary education, teachers rising or falling in Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) data come from?
- The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, teachers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Secondary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at secondary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.