Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Italy
Italy: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 123,988 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
123,988
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
13th
of 203 countries
All-time high
142,212
in 2007
All-time low
47,967
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2024
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Italy is 123,988, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 142,212 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 47,967, in 1971.
Italy ranks 13th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 48 years of available data.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 47,967 | — |
| 1972 | 54,291 | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 51,721 | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 55,476 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 58,626 | +5.7% |
| 1976 | 63,523 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 74,874 | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 79,363 | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 96,145 | +21.1% |
| 1980 | 102,635 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 108,261 | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 107,799 | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 107,924 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 108,207 | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 108,231 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 108,184 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 109,578 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 109,500 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 109,450 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 109,565 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 108,339 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 103,540 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 104,715 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 110,000 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 114,951 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 114,230 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 119,027 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 119,222 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 120,896 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 123,384 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 125,522 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 134,231 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 132,471 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 134,361 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 134,332 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 142,212 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 132,718 | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 132,788 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 131,922 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 132,880 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 132,170 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 131,040 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 130,238 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 128,701 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 128,423 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 128,027 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 125,063 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 123,988 | -0.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 123,988 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 19.8× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Italy's 123,988 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 7.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64,665 | 47,967 | 96,145 | 9 |
| 1980s | 107,977 | 102,635 | 109,578 | 10 |
| 1990s | 111,510 | 103,540 | 119,222 | 9 |
| 2000s | 130,926 | 120,896 | 142,212 | 8 |
| 2010s | 131,965 | 130,238 | 132,880 | 7 |
| 2020s | 126,840 | 123,988 | 128,701 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Italy was 123,988 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 142,212 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,967 in 1971.
- How does Italy rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy 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