Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 94.03 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 94.0% (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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release