Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) in Denmark
Denmark: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) was 32,390 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark is 32,390 number, measured in 2018.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 47,091 number in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,076 number, in 1972.
That places Denmark 41st out of 185 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 (number) (Teachers both) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,076 number | — |
| 1973 | 1,282 number | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 1,504 number | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 1,679 number | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 1,868 number | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 2,043 number | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 3,474 number | +70.0% |
| 1986 | 3,592 number | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 3,675 number | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 3,320 number | -9.7% |
| 1989 | 3,637 number | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 3,617 number | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 3,830 number | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 18,800 number | +390.9% |
| 1994 | 18,800 number | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 19,200 number | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 45,228 number | +135.6% |
| 2000 | 47,091 number | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 45,364 number | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 32,390 number | -28.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 32,390 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,148 number, 4.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 32,390 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,403 number, 2.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +390.9% | 3,830 number | 18,800 number |
| 1999 | +135.6% | 19,200 number | 45,228 number |
| 1985 | +70.0% | 2,043 number | 3,474 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,575 number | 1,076 number | 2,043 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,540 number | 3,320 number | 3,675 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 18,246 number | 3,617 number | 45,228 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 46,228 number | 45,364 number | 47,091 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 32,390 number | 32,390 number | 32,390 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 38 Romania 34,720 number compare
- 39 Ecuador 33,045 number compare
- 40 Venezuela 32,888 number compare
- 42 Netherlands 30,341 number compare
- 43 South Africa 28,902 number compare
- 44 United Kingdom 27,850 number compare
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark was 32,390 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 47,091 number in 2000.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,076 number in 1972.
- How does Denmark rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 41st out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Denmark 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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Total number of teachers in public and private pre-primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions.