Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Finland
Finland: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 1.7 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Finland, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Finland recorded 1.7 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 71.4% on the previous year and up 2,744.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Finland peaked at 11.92 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -8.46 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Finland 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.3859 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.59 % change on previous year | +2644.6% |
| 1974 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1976 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1977 | 11.92 % change on previous year | +120.0% |
| 1978 | -8.46 % change on previous year | -170.9% |
| 1979 | 0.1833 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 1980 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -768.3% |
| 1981 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -466.5% |
| 1982 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 1983 | -7.17 % change on previous year | -360.2% |
| 1984 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1997 | -7.88 % change on previous year | -603.8% |
| 1998 | 0.8388 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1999 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +188.7% |
| 2000 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 2001 | 6.08 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2003 | -4.89 % change on previous year | -304.2% |
| 2004 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2005 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 0.8789 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2007 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -339.1% |
| 2008 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -209.4% |
| 2009 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2010 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -206.6% |
| 2011 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2012 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2013 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +138.7% |
| 2014 | -0.0644 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 2015 | -0.8907 % change on previous year | +1283.2% |
| 2016 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -463.2% |
| 2017 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2018 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -244.9% |
| 2019 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2020 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +261.7% |
| 2021 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -162.6% |
| 2022 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -224.8% |
| 2023 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 2024 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.96 % change on previous year | -8.46 % change on previous year | 11.92 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.0826 % change on previous year | -7.17 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -1.54 % change on previous year | -7.88 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.55 % change on previous year | -4.89 % change on previous year | 6.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6661 % change on previous year | -3.86 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 % change on previous year | -2.34 % change on previous year | 5.95 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 87 Timor-Leste 1.93 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Estonia 1.79 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Cyprus 1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Indonesia 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Belgium 1.55 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Lebanon 1.46 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Finland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,144 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 89,318 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 543,350 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 360,117 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0641 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Finland?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Finland was 1.7 % 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.92 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.46 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Finland rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Finland ranks 90th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,744.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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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.