Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) in Norway
Norway: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Teachers both) was 13,992 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Norway, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Norway is 13,992 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Norway peaked at 37,549 number in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2,504 number, in 1972.
That places Norway 69th out of 185 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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) (Teachers both) in Norway, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,504 number | — |
| 1976 | 5,516 number | +120.3% |
| 1977 | 7,068 number | +28.1% |
| 1978 | 9,875 number | +39.7% |
| 1979 | 10,790 number | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 16,866 number | +56.3% |
| 1982 | 18,115 number | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 20,662 number | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 21,791 number | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 30,628 number | +40.6% |
| 1990 | 33,075 number | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 35,891 number | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 34,534 number | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 37,549 number | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 25,416 number | -32.3% |
| 1998 | 21,597 number | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 17,918 number | -17.0% |
| 2017 | 13,672 number | -23.7% |
| 2018 | 13,992 number | +2.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 13,992 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 7,148 number, 2.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Norway's 13,992 number is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,403 number, 97% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,151 number | 2,504 number | 10,790 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 21,612 number | 16,866 number | 30,628 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 31,344 number | 21,597 number | 37,549 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 15,194 number | 13,672 number | 17,918 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More education data for Norway
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.62 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 59,473 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Norway?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Norway was 13,992 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 37,549 number in 1993.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,504 number in 1972.
- How does Norway rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Norway ranks 69th out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Norway 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.