Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was -4.19 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1972–2004
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 Iraq is -4.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 144.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 21.16 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -10.45 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Iraq ranks 179th of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 1974 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +407.1% |
| 1975 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1976 | 21.16 % change on previous year | -1582.9% |
| 1977 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 1978 | 10.47 % change on previous year | +758.7% |
| 1979 | 11.64 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1980 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1981 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 1982 | 4.7 % change on previous year | +211.8% |
| 1983 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +95.6% |
| 1984 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 1986 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1987 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +69.7% |
| 1988 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -179.5% |
| 1989 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -394.9% |
| 1992 | -10.45 % change on previous year | -208.5% |
| 1993 | 9.34 % change on previous year | -189.3% |
| 2000 | 20.26 % change on previous year | +117.0% |
| 2004 | -4.19 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.45 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 21.16 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -3.27 % change on previous year | 9.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5599 % change on previous year | -10.45 % change on previous year | 9.34 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.04 % change on previous year | -4.19 % change on previous year | 20.26 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 176 Egypt -3.63 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Kuwait -3.88 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Armenia -3.97 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Solomon Islands -4.23 % change on previous year compare
- 181 New Caledonia -4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Suriname -4.47 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Iraq was -4.19 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 21.16 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.45 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Iraq rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 179th out of 213 countries with data for 2004.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 144.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.