Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 10,306 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Myanmar, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2018, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Myanmar stood at 10,306.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Myanmar peaked at 11,384 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,914, in 1999.
That places Myanmar 85th out of 203 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,914 | — |
| 2006 | 5,687 | +197.1% |
| 2007 | 5,279 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 6,390 | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 6,584 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 9,194 | +39.6% |
| 2016 | 11,384 | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 9,404 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 10,306 | +9.6% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 10,306 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,846, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 10,306 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,376, 7.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,914 | 1,914 | 1,914 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5,985 | 5,279 | 6,584 | 4 |
| 2010s | 10,072 | 9,194 | 11,384 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More education data for Myanmar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 153,660 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25,434 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 76,947 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,156 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.19 million (2018)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1014 units per person (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Myanmar?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Myanmar was 10,306 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 11,384 in 2016.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,914 in 1999.
- How does Myanmar rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Myanmar ranks 85th out of 203 countries with data for 2018.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Myanmar 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