Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia
Australia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.8279 % change on previous year in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia, 1972–1999
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 1999, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia stood at 0.8279 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 6.3 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.5829 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Australia 106th out of 213 countries with data for 1999, 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 1974 | 4 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 1975 | 6.3 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 1976 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1977 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 1979 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 1987 | 0.6252 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 1988 | 0.7967 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1989 | 0.9143 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 1992 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1993 | 0.5829 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1996 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +109.2% |
| 1997 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 1998 | 0.7989 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8279 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.84 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 6.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.7788 % change on previous year | 0.6252 % change on previous year | 0.9143 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.02 % change on previous year | 0.5829 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 103 Lithuania 0.9541 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Mongolia 0.8593 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Saint Lucia 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Republic of Korea 0.7853 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Norway 0.7534 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Burundi 0.7295 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Australia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,110 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 316,638 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia was 0.8279 % change on previous year in 1999, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.3 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5829 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Australia ranks 106th out of 213 countries with data for 1999.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.