Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Colombia
Colombia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 47,361 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
47,361
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
32nd
of 203 countries
All-time high
58,524
in 1999
All-time low
3,887
in 1975
Years of data
44
1972–2022
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia, 1972–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia stood at 47,361.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.5% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 58,524 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3,887, in 1975.
Colombia ranks 32nd of 203 countries on this measure, 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,990 | — |
| 1973 | 4,130 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 4,170 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 3,887 | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 4,143 | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 4,259 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 5,030 | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 5,299 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 6,742 | +27.2% |
| 1981 | 8,407 | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 7,701 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 9,140 | +18.7% |
| 1984 | 9,506 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 10,891 | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 11,485 | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 12,337 | +7.4% |
| 1988 | 13,065 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 13,794 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 14,435 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 19,763 | +36.9% |
| 1993 | 20,770 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 28,946 | +39.4% |
| 1995 | 35,031 | +21.0% |
| 1996 | 45,888 | +31.0% |
| 1998 | 58,320 | +27.1% |
| 1999 | 58,524 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 53,357 | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 51,889 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 50,715 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 50,462 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 49,926 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 49,822 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 48,610 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 48,694 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 49,157 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 48,981 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 51,081 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 54,603 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 49,386 | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 50,741 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 49,093 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 45,886 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 42,474 | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 47,361 | +11.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 47,361 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 47,361 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,603, 10.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,364 | 3,887 | 5,299 | 8 |
| 1980s | 10,307 | 6,742 | 13,794 | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,210 | 14,435 | 58,524 | 8 |
| 2000s | 50,292 | 48,610 | 53,357 | 9 |
| 2010s | 50,648 | 48,981 | 54,603 | 6 |
| 2020s | 45,240 | 42,474 | 47,361 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia was 47,361 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 58,524 in 1999.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,887 in 1975.
- How does Colombia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 32nd out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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