Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Estonia
Estonia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 7,669 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Estonia, 1989–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Estonia is 7,669, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Estonia peaked at 10,917 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 6,038, in 2006.
Estonia ranks 95th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10,040 | — |
| 1990 | 9,957 | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 10,917 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 10,165 | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 8,698 | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 8,163 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 8,093 | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 8,090 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 8,070 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 7,953 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 6,872 | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 6,699 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 6,577 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 6,905 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 7,200 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 7,480 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 6,038 | -19.3% |
| 2008 | 6,754 | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 8,609 | +27.5% |
| 2010 | 8,500 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 7,834 | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 7,669 | -2.1% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 7,669 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 1.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 7,669 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 48% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10,040 | 10,040 | 10,040 | 1 |
| 1990s | 8,698 | 6,872 | 10,917 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,033 | 6,038 | 8,609 | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,001 | 7,669 | 8,500 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Estonia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Estonia was 7,669 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 10,917 in 1991.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,038 in 2006.
- How does Estonia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Estonia ranks 95th out of 203 countries with data for 2012.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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