Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Ireland
Ireland: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 4,823 in 1997. ▬ Flat
Latest (1997)
4,823
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
113th
of 203 countries
All-time high
5,164
in 1986
All-time low
4,186
in 1975
Years of data
23
1975–1997
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland, 1975–1997
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland is 4,823, measured in 1997.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 5,164 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 4,186, in 1975.
That places Ireland 113th out of 203 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the middle of the range.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4,186 | — |
| 1976 | 4,408 | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 4,570 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 4,588 | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 4,645 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 4,679 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 4,782 | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 4,896 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 5,071 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 5,110 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 5,148 | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 5,164 | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 4,988 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 4,966 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 4,597 | -7.4% |
| 1990 | 4,467 | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 4,541 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 4,613 | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 4,683 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 4,676 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 4,625 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 4,737 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 4,823 | +1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 4,823 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 77% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 4,823 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 30% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,479 | 4,186 | 4,645 | 5 |
| 1980s | 4,940 | 4,597 | 5,164 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,646 | 4,467 | 4,823 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland was 4,823 in 1997, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,164 in 1986.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,186 in 1975.
- How does Ireland rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 113th out of 203 countries with data for 1997.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland 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