Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malawi
Malawi: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 2.79 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malawi, 2008–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 2.79 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 263.6% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malawi peaked at 19.58 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -7.62 % change on previous year, in 2016.
Malawi ranks 64th of 213 countries on this measure, 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 2010 | 19.58 % change on previous year | -1687.4% |
| 2011 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2012 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2013 | 15.04 % change on previous year | +127.2% |
| 2014 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 2015 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +167.4% |
| 2016 | -7.62 % change on previous year | -209.7% |
| 2017 | 7.94 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2018 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2019 | 10.22 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 2020 | -0.4794 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 2021 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -365.0% |
| 2022 | 0.8468 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 2023 | 0.7677 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +263.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 8.26 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.78 % change on previous year | -7.62 % change on previous year | 19.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 % change on previous year | -0.4794 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More education data for Malawi
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.25 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malawi?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malawi was 2.79 % 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 19.58 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.62 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Malawi rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Malawi ranks 64th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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About this data
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.