Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Qatar
Qatar: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 3,346 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar stood at 3,346.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar peaked at 3,502 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 38, in 1976.
That places Qatar 121st 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 47 | — |
| 1972 | 41 | -12.8% |
| 1973 | 54 | +31.7% |
| 1974 | 73 | +35.2% |
| 1975 | 40 | -45.2% |
| 1976 | 38 | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 88 | +131.6% |
| 1978 | 66 | -25.0% |
| 1979 | 73 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 152 | +108.2% |
| 1983 | 131 | -13.8% |
| 1984 | 154 | +17.6% |
| 1985 | 155 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 247 | +59.4% |
| 1987 | 158 | -36.0% |
| 1988 | 275 | +74.1% |
| 1989 | 324 | +17.8% |
| 1990 | 358 | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 287 | -19.8% |
| 1992 | 357 | +24.4% |
| 1993 | 348 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 294 | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 302 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 321 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 386 | +20.2% |
| 2000 | 428 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 539 | +25.9% |
| 2002 | 638 | +18.4% |
| 2003 | 725 | +13.6% |
| 2004 | 775 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 826 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 882 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 1,024 | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 1,345 | +31.3% |
| 2009 | 1,661 | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 2,014 | +21.3% |
| 2013 | 2,153 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 2,717 | +26.2% |
| 2015 | 3,008 | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 3,159 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 3,314 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 3,264 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 3,502 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 3,423 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 3,407 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 3,332 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 3,152 | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 3,346 | +6.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 3,346 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 53% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 3,346 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,998, 42% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Qatar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +131.6% | 38 | 88 |
| 1982 | +108.2% | 73 | 152 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57.78 | 38 | 88 | 9 |
| 1980s | 199.5 | 131 | 324 | 8 |
| 1990s | 331.62 | 287 | 386 | 8 |
| 2000s | 884.3 | 428 | 1,661 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,891 | 2,014 | 3,502 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3,332 | 3,152 | 3,423 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Qatar was 3,346 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,502 in 2019.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 38 in 1976.
- How does Qatar rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Qatar ranks 121st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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