Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Singapore
Singapore: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 776 in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–1989
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 1989, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore stood at 776.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 779 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 200, in 1970.
That places Singapore 157th out of 203 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the bottom 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 200 | — |
| 1971 | 204 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 242 | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 262 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 264 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 278 | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 254 | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 270 | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 274 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 558 | +103.6% |
| 1984 | 652 | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 684 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 723 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 779 | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 760 | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 776 | +2.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 776 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 12% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 776 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,376, 56% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Singapore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +103.6% | 274 | 558 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 280.6 | 200 | 558 | 10 |
| 1980s | 729 | 652 | 779 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 154 Bhutan 950
- 155 Suriname 948 compare
- 156 Brunei 918 compare
- 158 Guadeloupe 760 compare
- 159 East Timor 757
- 160 Sao Tome and Principe 662 compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 776 in 1989, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 779 in 1987.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 in 1970.
- How does Singapore rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 157th out of 203 countries with data for 1989.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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