Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in China
China: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 3.12 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in China, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
China recorded 3.12 million for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 68.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in China peaked at 3.30 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 85,500, in 1974.
That places China 1st 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 85,500 | — |
| 1975 | 105,100 | +22.9% |
| 1976 | 236,500 | +125.0% |
| 1977 | 514,300 | +117.5% |
| 1978 | 334,800 | -34.9% |
| 1979 | 277,000 | -17.3% |
| 1980 | 294,500 | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 410,700 | +39.5% |
| 1982 | 401,100 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 415,200 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 433,000 | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 491,100 | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 549,900 | +12.0% |
| 1987 | 604,900 | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 651,400 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 670,400 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 709,100 | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 749,600 | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 768,900 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 815,000 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | 836,000 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 861,756 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 875,063 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 888,596 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 884,429 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 875,427 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 872,422 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 856,455 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 952,120 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 1.01 million | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 1.05 million | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.09 million | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 1.11 million | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.29 million | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 1.49 million | +15.7% |
| 2013 | 1.66 million | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 1.85 million | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 2.03 million | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 2.24 million | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 2.44 million | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 2.65 million | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 2.79 million | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 2.96 million | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 3.11 million | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 3.26 million | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 3.30 million | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 3.12 million | -5.5% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 3.12 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 325.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- China's 3.12 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,376, 2266.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +125.0% | 105,100 | 236,500 |
| 1977 | +117.5% | 236,500 | 514,300 |
| 1978 | -34.9% | 514,300 | 334,800 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 258,867 | 85,500 | 514,300 | 6 |
| 1980s | 492,220 | 294,500 | 670,400 | 10 |
| 1990s | 826,387 | 709,100 | 888,596 | 10 |
| 2000s | 971,568 | 856,455 | 1.09 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.95 million | 1.11 million | 2.79 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.15 million | 2.96 million | 3.30 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in China?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in China was 3.12 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.30 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,500 in 1974.
- How does China rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 1st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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