Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 38,058 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1973–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo is 38,058, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.2% on the previous year and up 245.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 38,058 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 466, in 1973.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 39th 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 466 | — |
| 1993 | 768 | +64.8% |
| 2001 | 1,630 | +112.2% |
| 2002 | 2,985 | +83.1% |
| 2007 | 6,744 | +125.9% |
| 2008 | 7,241 | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 10,139 | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 8,585 | -15.3% |
| 2011 | 9,775 | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 10,676 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 11,006 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 12,580 | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 14,543 | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 18,222 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 24,747 | +35.8% |
| 2021 | 31,917 | +29.0% |
| 2023 | 38,058 | +19.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 38,058 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5,911, 6.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 38,058 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,096, 6.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 466 | 466 | 466 | 1 |
| 1990s | 768 | 768 | 768 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5,748 | 1,630 | 10,139 | 5 |
| 2010s | 12,198 | 8,585 | 18,222 | 7 |
| 2020s | 31,574 | 24,747 | 38,058 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 38,058 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 38,058 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 466 in 1973.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 39th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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