Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Canada
Canada: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 12,880 in 1996. ▬ Flat
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Canada, 1985–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Canada is 12,880, measured in 1996.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Canada peaked at 15,857 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 12,185, in 1985.
That places Canada 73rd out of 203 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12,185 | — |
| 1986 | 12,625 | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 12,880 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 13,750 | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 14,705 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 14,950 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 15,471 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 15,857 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 13,024 | -17.9% |
| 1994 | 13,127 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 12,889 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 12,880 | -0.1% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 12,880 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 2.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13,229 | 12,185 | 14,705 | 5 |
| 1990s | 14,028 | 12,880 | 15,857 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 70 Norway 15,615 compare
- 71 New Zealand 15,505 compare
- 72 Lebanon 13,295 compare
- 74 United Arab Emirates 12,876 compare
- 75 Bolivia 12,450 compare
- 76 Costa Rica 12,295 compare
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Canada?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Canada was 12,880 in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 15,857 in 1992.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,185 in 1985.
- How does Canada rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Canada ranks 73rd out of 203 countries with data for 1996.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada 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