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
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Colombia, 1971–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 45 Bahrain 4.92 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Guinea 4.84 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Antigua and Barbuda 4.8 % change on previous year compare
- 49 French Polynesia 3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Anguilla 3.9 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
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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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.
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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.