Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Brazil
Brazil: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 289,961 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
289,961
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
7th
of 203 countries
All-time high
395,676
in 2005
All-time low
16,996
in 1970
Years of data
45
1970–2024
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Brazil, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Brazil is 289,961, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.9% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 395,676 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 16,996, in 1970.
That places Brazil 7th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 16,996 | — |
| 1971 | 20,720 | +21.9% |
| 1972 | 22,586 | +9.0% |
| 1973 | 24,573 | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 26,355 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 26,393 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 33,079 | +25.3% |
| 1977 | 37,600 | +13.7% |
| 1978 | 45,255 | +20.4% |
| 1979 | 52,038 | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 58,788 | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 66,824 | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 81,049 | +21.3% |
| 1983 | 88,149 | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 109,514 | +24.2% |
| 1985 | 115,140 | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 127,337 | +10.6% |
| 1987 | 199,986 | +57.1% |
| 1988 | 202,675 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 211,356 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 256,208 | +21.2% |
| 1992 | 258,157 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 272,619 | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 274,582 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 295,517 | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 299,864 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 265,719 | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 303,560 | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 320,841 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 352,706 | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 382,849 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 368,974 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 395,676 | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 284,767 | -28.0% |
| 2014 | 292,498 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 293,298 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 303,707 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 309,670 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 318,381 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 317,345 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 318,619 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 313,103 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 344,055 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 361,803 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 289,961 | -19.9% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 289,961 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 30.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 289,961 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,603, 63.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,560 | 16,996 | 52,038 | 10 |
| 1980s | 126,082 | 58,788 | 211,356 | 10 |
| 1990s | 278,278 | 256,208 | 303,560 | 8 |
| 2000s | 364,209 | 320,841 | 395,676 | 5 |
| 2010s | 302,809 | 284,767 | 318,381 | 7 |
| 2020s | 325,508 | 289,961 | 361,803 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.02 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Brazil?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Brazil was 289,961 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 395,676 in 2005.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,996 in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 7th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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