Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China
China: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.2971 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China stood at 0.2971 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and up 354.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China peaked at 13.37 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.45 % change on previous year, in 1984.
China ranks 118th 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 China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 13.37 % change on previous year | +273.0% |
| 1973 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1974 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1975 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1978 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 2.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1982 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1983 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -192.2% |
| 1984 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1985 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1986 | 0.1341 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 1987 | 0.6844 % change on previous year | +410.4% |
| 1988 | 0.3731 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1989 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +232.9% |
| 1990 | 0.7725 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1991 | 0.6856 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1992 | -0.887 % change on previous year | -229.4% |
| 1993 | -0.1048 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1994 | 0.4542 % change on previous year | -533.2% |
| 1995 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +136.9% |
| 1996 | 0.9399 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 1998 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2007 | 1.77 % change on previous year | +76.0% |
| 2008 | -0.6283 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 2009 | -0.2772 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2010 | -0.3554 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 2011 | -0.9721 % change on previous year | +173.5% |
| 2012 | -0.5252 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2013 | -0.7006 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 2014 | -0.1166 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5007 % change on previous year | -529.4% |
| 2016 | 0.749 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2017 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +153.3% |
| 2018 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 2019 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3105 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2291 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2024 | 0.2971 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.68 % change on previous year | -1.19 % change on previous year | 13.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.5247 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | 2.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5789 % change on previous year | -0.887 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.2891 % change on previous year | -0.6283 % change on previous year | 1.77 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.5674 % change on previous year | -0.9721 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.16 % change on previous year | 0.2291 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 115 Viet Nam 0.3544 % change on previous year compare
- 116 United States of America 0.3162 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 0.3099 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Tonga 0.2451 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Canada 0.231 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Senegal 0.1125 % change on previous year compare
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in China was 0.2971 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 13.37 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.45 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does China rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- China ranks 118th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 354.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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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.