Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 3,337 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3,337
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
123rd
of 203 countries
All-time high
11,032
in 2008
All-time low
924
in 1980
Years of data
30
1980–2023

Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1980–2023

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k1980200120231980: 9241982: 1.2k1983: 1.4k1984: 1.7k1985: 2.0k1986: 2.3k1987: 2.5k1988: 2.3k1989: 2.1k1990: 1.9k1991: 2.1k1992: 2.1k1993: 2.5k1994: 3.4k1996: 3.7k1997: 4.5k1998: 4.7k1999: 6.2k2000: 6.4k2001: 6.5k2002: 7.2k2003: 8.4k2004: 9.1k2005: 8.4k2006: 8.5k2007: 9.7k2008: 11.0k2010: 10.3k2022: 3.2k2023: 3.3k

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

Annual values for Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) in Nicaragua, 1980 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 120 Afghanistan 3,351 compare
  2. 121 Qatar 3,346 compare
  3. 122 Iceland 3,340 compare
  4. 124 Botswana 3,287 compare
  5. 125 Lesotho 2,914 compare
  6. 126 Guyana 2,791 compare

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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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Indicator
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
421 places, 14,973 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release