Secondary education, teachers in Niger

Niger: Secondary education, teachers was 28,148 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
28,148
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
112th
of 201 countries
All-time high
29,225
in 2018
All-time low
346
in 1971
Years of data
38
1971–2024

Secondary education, teachers in Niger, 1971–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k1971199720241971: 3461972: 3841973: 4921974: 5391975: 5861976: 6371977: 7871978: 8511979: 9611980: 1.2k1981: 1.3k1988: 2.0k1989: 2.4k1990: 2.6k1991: 2.8k1992: 2.9k1995: 3.1k1996: 3.5k1997: 3.6k1998: 3.6k1999: 4.3k2000: 4.5k2001: 4.6k2002: 4.2k2003: 4.4k2004: 5.1k2005: 6.6k2006: 7.4k2010: 9.9k2011: 9.9k2013: 16.4k2014: 20.5k2015: 21.3k2016: 26.8k2017: 26.5k2018: 29.2k2023: 24.9k2024: 28.1k

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Analysis

In 2024, secondary education, teachers in Niger stood at 28,148.

That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 37.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary education, teachers in Niger peaked at 29,225 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 346, in 1971.

Niger ranks 112th of 201 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 620.33 346 961 9
1980s 1,741 1,202 2,443 4
1990s 3,310 2,644 4,303 8
2000s 5,260 4,165 7,358 7
2010s 20,069 9,873 29,225 8
2020s 26,545 24,942 28,148 2

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  5. 114 Bosnia and Herzegovina 27,426 compare
  6. 115 Lithuania 27,048 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is secondary education, teachers in Niger?
Secondary education, teachers in Niger was 28,148 in 2024, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest secondary education, teachers recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 29,225 in 2018.
What is the lowest secondary education, teachers recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 346 in 1971.
How does Niger rank for secondary education, teachers?
Niger ranks 112th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is secondary education, teachers rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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

Indicator
Secondary education, teachers
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
246 places, 7,677 data points, 1970–2025
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Secondary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at secondary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.