Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Spain
Spain: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 102,393 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Spain, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Spain is 102,393, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Spain peaked at 105,304 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 20,745, in 1971.
Spain ranks 18th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20,745 | — |
| 1973 | 20,787 | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 22,848 | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 23,104 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 24,621 | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 26,988 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 28,352 | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 31,338 | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 34,188 | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 35,588 | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 36,846 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 37,343 | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 38,084 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 38,793 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 39,573 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 39,217 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 39,513 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 38,454 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 38,864 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 40,051 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 43,922 | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 50,598 | +15.2% |
| 1994 | 54,769 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 55,254 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 57,017 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 62,764 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 105,304 | +67.8% |
| 2014 | 101,906 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 99,581 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 100,424 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 98,270 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 97,784 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 98,527 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 98,740 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 102,421 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 100,464 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 100,393 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 102,393 | +2.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 102,393 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,266, 16.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Spain's 102,393 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,956, 6.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +67.8% | 62,764 | 105,304 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,848 | 20,745 | 31,338 | 8 |
| 1980s | 37,760 | 34,188 | 39,573 | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,405 | 38,864 | 62,764 | 8 |
| 2010s | 100,257 | 97,784 | 105,304 | 7 |
| 2020s | 100,882 | 98,740 | 102,421 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Spain?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Spain was 102,393 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 105,304 in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,745 in 1971.
- How does Spain rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 18th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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