Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 12,295 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12,295
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
76th
of 203 countries
All-time high
12,814
in 2020
All-time low
256
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2024
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica stood at 12,295.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 12,814 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 256, in 1970.
That places Costa Rica 76th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 256 | — |
| 1971 | 313 | +22.3% |
| 1972 | 435 | +39.0% |
| 1973 | 511 | +17.5% |
| 1974 | 529 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 500 | -5.5% |
| 1976 | 564 | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 598 | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 620 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 673 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 739 | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 752 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 1,013 | +34.7% |
| 1984 | 1,066 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 1,302 | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 1,184 | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 1,566 | +32.3% |
| 1988 | 1,699 | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 1,479 | -12.9% |
| 1990 | 1,989 | +34.5% |
| 1991 | 2,170 | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 2,090 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 2,284 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 2,435 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 2,584 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 2,894 | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 3,348 | +15.7% |
| 1998 | 3,330 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 3,664 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 3,983 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 5,065 | +27.2% |
| 2002 | 5,567 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 6,255 | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 6,741 | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 7,230 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 7,168 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 7,421 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 7,910 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 7,509 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 7,693 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 8,777 | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 8,763 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,794 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 9,339 | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 9,820 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 10,873 | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 11,647 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 12,814 | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 12,140 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 11,963 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 12,770 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | 12,295 | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 480.67 | 256 | 620 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,147 | 673 | 1,699 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,679 | 1,989 | 3,664 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,371 | 3,983 | 7,910 | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,246 | 7,509 | 11,647 | 9 |
| 2020s | 12,396 | 11,963 | 12,814 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 73 Canada 12,880 compare
- 74 United Arab Emirates 12,876 compare
- 75 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12,450 compare
- 77 Côte d'Ivoire 12,276 compare
- 78 Azerbaijan 12,176 compare
- 79 Kyrgyzstan 11,959 compare
More education data for Costa Rica
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 12,295 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 12,814 in 2020.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 256 in 1970.
- How does Costa Rica rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 76th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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