Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 15,505 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 15,505 for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is down 33.5% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand peaked at 23,330 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 619, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 71st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 619 | — |
| 1971 | 668 | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 677 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 737 | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 742 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 13,016 | +1654.2% |
| 2015 | 14,439 | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 15,059 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 14,815 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 15,506 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 15,236 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 15,627 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 14,899 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | 23,330 | +56.6% |
| 2024 | 15,505 | -33.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 688.6 | 619 | 742 | 5 |
| 2010s | 14,567 | 13,016 | 15,506 | 5 |
| 2020s | 16,920 | 14,899 | 23,330 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in New Zealand was 15,505 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 23,330 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 619 in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 71st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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