Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in China
China: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 3.12 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.12 million
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
1st
of 203 countries
All-time high
3.30 million
in 2023
All-time low
85,500
in 1974
Years of data
47
1974–2024
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 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% |
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
- 2 India 3.08 million compare
- 3 Russian Federation 646,000 compare
- 4 United States of America 558,712 compare
More education data for China
- 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 (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6.74 million (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.4% (2025)
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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February 2026 Data Release