Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia

Colombia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 4.35 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
4.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 340.0%
World rank
48th
of 213 countries
All-time high
14.42 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-8.16 % change on previous year
in 2000
Years of data
46
1971–2022

Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia, 1971–2022

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 4.35 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2022.

The figure is up 340.0% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia peaked at 14.42 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -8.16 % change on previous year, in 2000.

That places Colombia 48th out of 213 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia, 1971 to 2022.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 4.96 % change on previous year
1972 14.42 % change on previous year +190.8%
1973 6.58 % change on previous year -54.4%
1974 4.75 % change on previous year -27.8%
1975 5.76 % change on previous year +21.4%
1976 3.18 % change on previous year -44.9%
1977 2.12 % change on previous year -33.3%
1978 2.12 % change on previous year -0.0%
1979 6.14 % change on previous year +190.3%
1980 -2.08 % change on previous year -133.8%
1981 0.9825 % change on previous year -147.3%
1982 -4.34 % change on previous year -541.9%
1983 1.68 % change on previous year -138.7%
1984 1.09 % change on previous year -35.2%
1985 -1.83 % change on previous year -267.8%
1986 2.24 % change on previous year -222.7%
1987 1.65 % change on previous year -26.3%
1988 0.9083 % change on previous year -45.1%
1989 0.8994 % change on previous year -1.0%
1990 0.8921 % change on previous year -0.8%
1991 0.8856 % change on previous year -0.7%
1992 13.44 % change on previous year +1418.1%
1993 2.26 % change on previous year -83.2%
1994 8.22 % change on previous year +263.0%
1995 5.2 % change on previous year -36.7%
1996 2.53 % change on previous year -51.3%
1999 -2.54 % change on previous year -200.4%
2000 -8.16 % change on previous year +221.0%
2001 -0.0709 % change on previous year -99.1%
2002 -1.83 % change on previous year +2478.3%
2005 -0.6638 % change on previous year -63.7%
2006 0.5468 % change on previous year -182.4%
2007 -4.59 % change on previous year -940.2%
2008 0.29 % change on previous year -106.3%
2009 0.5562 % change on previous year +91.8%
2010 -0.0254 % change on previous year -104.6%
2011 -1.22 % change on previous year +4705.6%
2012 6.04 % change on previous year -594.0%
2013 -0.4611 % change on previous year -107.6%
2014 -0.7535 % change on previous year +63.4%
2015 -1.2 % change on previous year +59.7%
2016 -1.01 % change on previous year -15.8%
2017 0.8009 % change on previous year -179.1%
2020 -4.47 % change on previous year -657.9%
2021 -1.81 % change on previous year -59.4%
2022 4.35 % change on previous year -340.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.56 % change on previous year 2.12 % change on previous year 14.42 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.121 % change on previous year -4.34 % change on previous year 2.24 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.86 % change on previous year -2.54 % change on previous year 13.44 % change on previous year 8
2000s -1.74 % change on previous year -8.16 % change on previous year 0.5562 % change on previous year 8
2010s 0.2703 % change on previous year -1.22 % change on previous year 6.04 % change on previous year 8
2020s -0.6435 % change on previous year -4.47 % change on previous year 4.35 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 45 Bahrain 4.92 % change on previous year compare
  2. 46 Guinea 4.84 % change on previous year compare
  3. 47 Antigua and Barbuda 4.8 % change on previous year compare
  4. 49 French Polynesia 3.95 % change on previous year compare
  5. 50 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.95 % change on previous year compare
  6. 51 Anguilla 3.9 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia?
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia was 4.35 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 14.42 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was -8.16 % change on previous year in 2000.
How does Colombia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
Colombia ranks 48th out of 213 countries with data for 2022.
Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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Indicator
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
434 places, 17,757 data points, 1971–2025
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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.