Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 3,337 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1980–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua stood at 3,337.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua peaked at 11,032 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 924, in 1980.
Nicaragua ranks 123rd of 203 countries on this measure, 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 924 | — |
| 1982 | 1,212 | +31.2% |
| 1983 | 1,420 | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 1,686 | +18.7% |
| 1985 | 1,983 | +17.6% |
| 1986 | 2,254 | +13.7% |
| 1987 | 2,454 | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 2,266 | -7.7% |
| 1989 | 2,135 | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 1,893 | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 2,075 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 2,102 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 2,508 | +19.3% |
| 1994 | 3,409 | +35.9% |
| 1996 | 3,672 | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 4,523 | +23.2% |
| 1998 | 4,660 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 6,220 | +33.5% |
| 2000 | 6,426 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 6,479 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 7,152 | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 8,365 | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 9,080 | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 8,435 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 8,536 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 9,680 | +13.4% |
| 2008 | 11,032 | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 10,289 | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 3,240 | -68.5% |
| 2023 | 3,337 | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,815 | 924 | 2,454 | 9 |
| 1990s | 3,451 | 1,893 | 6,220 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8,354 | 6,426 | 11,032 | 9 |
| 2010s | 10,289 | 10,289 | 10,289 | 1 |
| 2020s | 3,288 | 3,240 | 3,337 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua was 3,337 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 11,032 in 2008.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 924 in 1980.
- How does Nicaragua rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Nicaragua ranks 123rd out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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