Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 1.2 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 1.2 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 24.1 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -19.05 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Afghanistan ranks 98th of 213 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.9897 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 1973 | 10.12 % change on previous year | +922.3% |
| 1974 | 7.89 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1975 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1976 | 9.96 % change on previous year | +78.8% |
| 1990 | -11.6 % change on previous year | -216.5% |
| 1994 | 24.1 % change on previous year | -307.7% |
| 1999 | -19.05 % change on previous year | -179.0% |
| 2007 | -0.0009 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -345203.0% |
| 2009 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 2010 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +98.4% |
| 2011 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 6.17 % change on previous year | +168.1% |
| 2013 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2016 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 2017 | -5.82 % change on previous year | +253.8% |
| 2018 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2019 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.71 % change on previous year | 0.9897 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -2.18 % change on previous year | -19.05 % change on previous year | 24.1 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.54 % change on previous year | -0.0009 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.9937 % change on previous year | -5.82 % change on previous year | 6.17 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 95 Romania 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Kyrgyzstan 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Sierra Leone 1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Iceland 1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Rwanda 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Georgia 1.14 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 1.2 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 24.1 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.05 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Afghanistan rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 98th out of 213 countries with data for 2019.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.