Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was -1.45 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China is -1.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and down 167.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China peaked at 8.53 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -4.7 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places Hong Kong, China 156th 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -171.0% |
| 1974 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1975 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1976 | -4.51 % change on previous year | +120.2% |
| 1977 | -4.7 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1978 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1979 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1980 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1981 | -0.5985 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 1982 | -0.407 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1983 | 8.53 % change on previous year | -2196.2% |
| 1984 | 0.2218 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 1985 | 0.9778 % change on previous year | +340.9% |
| 1986 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 1987 | -0.2216 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1988 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -715.3% |
| 1989 | 0.958 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 1992 | -0.8812 % change on previous year | -192.0% |
| 1993 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +226.1% |
| 1994 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 1999 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +104.6% |
| 2000 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2002 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +104.3% |
| 2003 | -0.0243 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2004 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -9152.2% |
| 2005 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -209.7% |
| 2006 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 2007 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 2008 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -442.3% |
| 2009 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 2010 | -1.26 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2011 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 2012 | 0.0133 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2013 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +10465.3% |
| 2014 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 2015 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 2016 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2017 | 2.68 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +162.6% |
| 2019 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2020 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2021 | 0.4708 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2022 | -0.927 % change on previous year | -296.9% |
| 2023 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +76.4% |
| 2024 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.45 % change on previous year | -4.7 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.8213 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 8.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4069 % change on previous year | -2.87 % change on previous year | 3.62 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.5454 % change on previous year | -3.69 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.08 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 7.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1541 % change on previous year | -1.63 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 153 Philippines -1.28 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Nicaragua -1.35 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Mali -1.4 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Denmark -1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 158 France -1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Guinea-Bissau -1.79 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China was -1.45 % 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 Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.53 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.7 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 156th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 167.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, 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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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.