Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ireland
Ireland: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 4,823 in 1997. ▬ Flat
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 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% |
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
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 223,493 (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 102,720 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -6.21 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 247,231 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -0.9368 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 35,618 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,544 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 134,541 (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 0.1981 % change on previous year (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