Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 4,294 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Tunisia, 1988–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 4,294.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 16,458 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,376, in 1988.
Tunisia ranks 116th of 203 countries on this measure, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1,376 | — |
| 1990 | 1,726 | +25.4% |
| 1992 | 2,192 | +27.0% |
| 1998 | 3,508 | +60.0% |
| 1999 | 3,855 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 4,192 | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 4,532 | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 5,373 | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 13,414 | +149.7% |
| 2015 | 15,096 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 16,458 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 4,294 | -73.9% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 4,294 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,846, 44% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 4,294 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,998, 54% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,820 | 1,726 | 3,855 | 4 |
| 2000s | 4,699 | 4,192 | 5,373 | 3 |
| 2010s | 14,989 | 13,414 | 16,458 | 3 |
| 2020s | 4,294 | 4,294 | 4,294 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Tunisia was 4,294 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,458 in 2016.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,376 in 1988.
- How does Tunisia rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 116th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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