Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 76,477 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia is 76,477, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 405.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 76,477 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 190, in 1974.
Ethiopia ranks 24th 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 190 | — |
| 1983 | 1,125 | +492.1% |
| 1985 | 1,345 | +19.6% |
| 1986 | 1,532 | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 1,622 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 1,900 | +17.1% |
| 1989 | 1,888 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 1,918 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 2,091 | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 1,531 | -26.8% |
| 1993 | 1,486 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 1,638 | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 1,890 | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 2,113 | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 2,306 | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 2,487 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 2,827 | +13.7% |
| 2001 | 3,214 | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 3,676 | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 3,716 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 4,346 | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 4,584 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 7,271 | +58.6% |
| 2007 | 8,017 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 9,794 | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 9,647 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 13,963 | +44.7% |
| 2012 | 15,023 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 15,137 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 19,706 | +30.2% |
| 2017 | 23,467 | +19.1% |
| 2020 | 35,501 | +51.3% |
| 2021 | 28,898 | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 35,640 | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 71,971 | +101.9% |
| 2024 | 76,477 | +6.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 76,477 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5,911, 12.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 76,477 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,096, 12.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +492.1% | 190 | 1,125 |
| 2023 | +101.9% | 35,640 | 71,971 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 190 | 190 | 190 | 1 |
| 1980s | 1,569 | 1,125 | 1,900 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,940 | 1,486 | 2,487 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5,272 | 2,827 | 9,794 | 9 |
| 2010s | 16,157 | 9,647 | 23,467 | 6 |
| 2020s | 49,697 | 28,898 | 76,477 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1206 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 76,477 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 76,477 in 2024.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 190 in 1974.
- How does Ethiopia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 405.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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