Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) was 153,249 in 2008. ▼ Falling
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes in Argentina, 1998–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes in Argentina is 153,249, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 192,208 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 119,954, in 2005.
That places Argentina 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number) (lower) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 159,163 | — |
| 1999 | 171,015 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 192,208 | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 126,061 | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 128,731 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 124,933 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 121,134 | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 119,954 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 127,356 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 136,277 | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 153,249 | +12.5% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 153,249 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21,562, 7.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 153,249 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10,366, 14.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 165,089 | 159,163 | 171,015 | 2 |
| 2000s | 136,656 | 119,954 | 192,208 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes in Argentina?
- Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes in Argentina was 153,249 in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 192,208 in 2000.
- What is the lowest teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 119,954 in 2005.
- How does Argentina rank for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 157 countries with data for 2008.
- Is teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release