Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia
SDG: Eastern Asia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 3.34 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.34 million
Change on year
down 5.3%
Rank
37th
of 218 groups
All-time high
3.53 million
in 2023
All-time low
172,923
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia is 3.34 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia peaked at 3.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 172,923, in 1971.
SDG: Eastern Asia ranks 37th of 218 groups 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 SDG: Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 288,949 | — |
| 1971 | 172,923 | -40.2% |
| 1972 | 178,845 | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 185,352 | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 194,246 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 217,125 | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 351,932 | +62.1% |
| 1977 | 634,443 | +80.3% |
| 1978 | 459,515 | -27.6% |
| 1979 | 405,360 | -11.8% |
| 1980 | 426,078 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 543,106 | +27.5% |
| 1982 | 532,806 | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 546,976 | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 568,208 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 627,603 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 688,654 | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 746,866 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 794,043 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 816,457 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 858,227 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 904,116 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 926,298 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 966,029 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 994,650 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 1.02 million | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 1.03 million | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.04 million | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 1.03 million | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 1.04 million | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 1.07 million | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 1.04 million | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 1.10 million | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 1.18 million | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.26 million | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 1.17 million | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 1.22 million | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 1.30 million | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1.32 million | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.51 million | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 1.72 million | +14.1% |
| 2013 | 1.89 million | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 2.10 million | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 2.29 million | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 2.48 million | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 2.69 million | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 2.90 million | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 3.03 million | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 3.20 million | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 3.34 million | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 3.49 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.53 million | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 3.34 million | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 308,869 | 172,923 | 634,443 | 10 |
| 1980s | 629,080 | 426,078 | 816,457 | 10 |
| 1990s | 981,419 | 858,227 | 1.05 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 1.04 million | 1.30 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.19 million | 1.32 million | 3.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 million | 3.20 million | 3.53 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near SDG: Eastern Asia
More education data for SDG: Eastern Asia
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 68.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 5.56 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.91 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -10.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 45.36 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 34.54 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 58.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.06 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: Eastern Asia was 3.34 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 172,923 in 1971.
- How does SDG: Eastern Asia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- SDG: Eastern Asia ranks 37th out of 218 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in SDG: Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this SDG: Eastern Asia 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