Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Philippines
Philippines: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 69,427 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines is 69,427, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 79.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 79,033 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 27th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,500 | — |
| 1972 | 1,584 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 3,522 | +122.3% |
| 1983 | 3,774 | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 4,543 | +20.4% |
| 1986 | 4,636 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 4,859 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 5,288 | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 5,288 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 9,644 | +82.4% |
| 1992 | 9,740 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 9,610 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 10,646 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 16,517 | +55.1% |
| 1999 | 18,049 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 19,678 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 21,584 | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 23,731 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 24,958 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 24,065 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 27,742 | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 27,742 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 16,746 | -39.6% |
| 2011 | 21,484 | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 24,202 | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 26,622 | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 38,589 | +45.0% |
| 2015 | 43,863 | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 63,031 | +43.7% |
| 2017 | 67,001 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 69,782 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 72,728 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 79,033 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 74,931 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 77,053 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 70,968 | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 69,427 | -2.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 69,427 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 7.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 69,427 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,376, 50.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +122.3% | 1,584 | 3,522 |
| 1991 | +82.4% | 5,288 | 9,644 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,542 | 1,500 | 1,584 | 2 |
| 1980s | 4,559 | 3,522 | 5,288 | 7 |
| 1990s | 12,368 | 9,610 | 18,049 | 6 |
| 2000s | 24,214 | 19,678 | 27,742 | 7 |
| 2010s | 44,405 | 16,746 | 72,728 | 10 |
| 2020s | 74,282 | 69,427 | 79,033 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines was 69,427 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 79,033 in 2020.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 27th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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