Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 1.13 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean stood at 1.13 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean peaked at 1.15 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 81,407, in 1972.
UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean ranks 74th of 218 groups 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 in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 225,327 | — |
| 1971 | 132,019 | -41.4% |
| 1972 | 81,407 | -38.3% |
| 1973 | 163,092 | +100.3% |
| 1974 | 88,911 | -45.5% |
| 1975 | 99,205 | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 113,156 | +14.1% |
| 1977 | 124,279 | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 136,955 | +10.2% |
| 1979 | 222,831 | +62.7% |
| 1980 | 162,103 | -27.3% |
| 1981 | 189,718 | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 218,561 | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 251,032 | +14.9% |
| 1984 | 282,814 | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 310,912 | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 338,551 | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 440,034 | +30.0% |
| 1988 | 456,966 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 472,075 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 513,767 | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 549,768 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 571,596 | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 594,490 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 627,680 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 659,357 | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 697,965 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 741,283 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 701,595 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 753,008 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 797,986 | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 840,734 | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 776,849 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 893,925 | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 869,131 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 915,159 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 870,911 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 928,462 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 965,862 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.00 million | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 1.02 million | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 1.07 million | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 1.11 million | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 1.01 million | -9.0% |
| 2014 | 1.03 million | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 1.04 million | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 1.04 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 1.06 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.09 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 1.11 million | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.11 million | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1.08 million | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.13 million | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 1.15 million | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 1.13 million | -1.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +100.3% | 81,407 | 163,092 |
| 1979 | +62.7% | 136,955 | 222,831 |
| 1974 | -45.5% | 163,092 | 88,911 |
| 1971 | -41.4% | 225,327 | 132,019 |
| 1972 | -38.3% | 132,019 | 81,407 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 138,718 | 81,407 | 225,327 | 10 |
| 1980s | 312,277 | 162,103 | 472,075 | 10 |
| 1990s | 641,051 | 513,767 | 753,008 | 10 |
| 2000s | 886,202 | 776,849 | 1.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 million | 1.01 million | 1.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million | 1.08 million | 1.15 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
- 71 New Zealand 15,505 compare
- 72 Lebanon 13,295 compare
- 73 Canada 12,880 compare
- 74 United Arab Emirates 12,876 compare
- 75 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12,450 compare
- 76 Costa Rica 12,295 compare
- 77 Côte d'Ivoire 12,276 compare
More education data for UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 30.95 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 17.84 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.30 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 736,275 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.4491 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 31.26 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean was 1.13 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,407 in 1972.
- How does UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean ranks 74th out of 218 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: Latin America and Caribbean 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