Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release