Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 71,742 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2008, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina stood at 71,742.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 77,870 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 11,639, in 1970.
That places Argentina 25th out of 203 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11,639 | — |
| 1971 | 12,702 | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 13,695 | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 14,377 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 16,084 | +11.9% |
| 1975 | 18,991 | +18.1% |
| 1976 | 20,632 | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 22,060 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 23,043 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 24,568 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 25,409 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 27,454 | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 29,597 | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 32,785 | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 36,287 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 39,842 | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 41,665 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 44,584 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 65,708 | +47.4% |
| 1997 | 71,653 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 54,962 | -23.3% |
| 1999 | 50,073 | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 53,029 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 53,501 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 58,464 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 66,388 | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 69,213 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 72,438 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 77,870 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 71,742 | -7.9% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 71,742 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 7.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 71,742 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,603, 15.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +47.4% | 44,584 | 65,708 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,025 | 11,639 | 23,043 | 9 |
| 1980s | 33,577 | 24,568 | 44,584 | 9 |
| 1990s | 60,599 | 50,073 | 71,653 | 4 |
| 2000s | 65,331 | 53,029 | 77,870 | 8 |
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 pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina was 71,742 in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 77,870 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,639 in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 25th out of 203 countries with data for 2008.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release