Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Indonesia
Indonesia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 380,790 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
380,790
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
5th
of 203 countries
All-time high
465,940
in 2018
All-time low
10,523
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2025
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia stood at 380,790.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia peaked at 465,940 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,523, in 1970.
Indonesia ranks 5th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10,523 | — |
| 1971 | 15,030 | +42.8% |
| 1972 | 16,780 | +11.6% |
| 1973 | 17,003 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 16,868 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 21,153 | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 22,203 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 24,503 | +10.4% |
| 1978 | 27,223 | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 29,356 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 33,030 | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 37,100 | +12.3% |
| 1982 | 37,845 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 42,688 | +12.8% |
| 1984 | 46,228 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 56,489 | +22.2% |
| 1986 | 58,341 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 68,333 | +17.1% |
| 1988 | 79,953 | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 81,426 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 91,714 | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 92,367 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 93,429 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 94,416 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 95,585 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 96,466 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 98,094 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 93,962 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 95,128 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 124,268 | +30.6% |
| 2001 | 133,121 | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 141,020 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 155,220 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 180,294 | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 181,839 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 201,806 | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 279,533 | +38.5% |
| 2008 | 339,477 | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 339,669 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 297,062 | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 303,318 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 307,679 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 338,798 | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 427,585 | +26.2% |
| 2017 | 464,307 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 465,940 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 363,266 | -22.0% |
| 2023 | 368,376 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 375,074 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 380,790 | +1.5% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 380,790 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 39.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 380,790 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,376, 276.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,064 | 10,523 | 29,356 | 10 |
| 1980s | 54,143 | 33,030 | 81,426 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,573 | 91,714 | 98,094 | 9 |
| 2000s | 207,625 | 124,268 | 339,669 | 10 |
| 2010s | 372,098 | 297,062 | 465,940 | 7 |
| 2020s | 371,876 | 363,266 | 380,790 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More education data for Indonesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.73 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.45 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 27.84 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 28.68 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1004 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia was 380,790 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 465,940 in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,523 in 1970.
- How does Indonesia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Indonesia ranks 5th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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