Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in pre-primary education, female was 68,884 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina, 1970–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina is 68,884, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.0% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina peaked at 74,864 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 11,558, in 1970.
That places Argentina 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2008, 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, female in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11,558 | — |
| 1971 | 12,679 | +9.7% |
| 1972 | 13,652 | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 14,332 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 16,010 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 18,928 | +18.2% |
| 1976 | 20,591 | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 21,997 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 25,306 | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 27,377 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 29,531 | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 32,632 | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 36,117 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 39,665 | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 41,333 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 44,170 | +6.9% |
| 1994 | 63,387 | +43.5% |
| 1998 | 52,748 | -16.8% |
| 1999 | 47,973 | -9.1% |
| 2001 | 51,525 | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 51,983 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 56,504 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 63,820 | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 66,519 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 69,713 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 74,864 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 68,884 | -8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,218 | 11,558 | 21,997 | 8 |
| 1980s | 34,516 | 25,306 | 44,170 | 8 |
| 1990s | 54,703 | 47,973 | 63,387 | 3 |
| 2000s | 62,976 | 51,525 | 74,864 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.53 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 102.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, female in Argentina was 68,884 in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, female recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 74,864 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, female recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,558 in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for teachers in pre-primary education, female?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2008.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, female rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in pre-primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release