Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 19,603 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark is 19,603, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 47,091 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,076, in 1972.
That places Denmark 62nd 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,076 | — |
| 1973 | 1,282 | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 1,504 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 1,679 | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 1,868 | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 2,043 | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 3,474 | +70.0% |
| 1986 | 3,592 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 3,675 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 3,320 | -9.7% |
| 1989 | 3,637 | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 3,617 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 3,830 | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 18,800 | +390.9% |
| 1994 | 18,800 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 19,200 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 45,228 | +135.6% |
| 2000 | 47,091 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 45,364 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 18,626 | -58.9% |
| 2019 | 18,730 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 19,264 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 19,686 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 19,895 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 19,542 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 19,603 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,575 | 1,076 | 2,043 | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,540 | 3,320 | 3,675 | 5 |
| 1990s | 18,246 | 3,617 | 45,228 | 6 |
| 2000s | 46,228 | 45,364 | 47,091 | 2 |
| 2010s | 18,678 | 18,626 | 18,730 | 2 |
| 2020s | 19,598 | 19,264 | 19,895 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 59 Tanzania, United Republic of 20,270 compare
- 60 Dominican Republic 19,985 compare
- 61 Cuba 19,641 compare
- 63 Bulgaria 19,236 compare
- 64 Iran, Islamic Republic of 18,547 compare
- 65 Portugal 16,794 compare
More education data for Denmark
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,105 (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 63.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.78 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark was 19,603 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 47,091 in 2000.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,076 in 1972.
- How does Denmark rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 62nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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