Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in France
France: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 125,949 in 2013. ▲ Rising
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in France, 1993–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in France is 125,949, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 141,976 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 105,391, in 1993.
France ranks 12th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 105,391 | — |
| 1994 | 106,550 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 106,297 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 105,925 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 106,581 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 114,842 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 128,371 | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 132,447 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 135,195 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 137,174 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 138,633 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 141,908 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 141,718 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 141,476 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 141,976 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 136,755 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 125,396 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 127,613 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 124,626 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 125,949 | +1.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 125,949 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 20.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- France's 125,949 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 7.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,565 | 105,391 | 128,371 | 7 |
| 2000s | 138,587 | 132,447 | 141,976 | 9 |
| 2010s | 125,896 | 124,626 | 127,613 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in France?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in France was 125,949 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 141,976 in 2008.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,391 in 1993.
- How does France rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 12th out of 203 countries with data for 2013.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France 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