Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.0527 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand stood at 0.0527 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 275.1% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 9.75 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -22.31 % change on previous year, in 1982.
New Zealand ranks 123rd 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1977 | -0.1968 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1978 | -0.1127 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1979 | -5.69 % change on previous year | +4947.4% |
| 1982 | -22.31 % change on previous year | +292.3% |
| 1988 | -0.6927 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1989 | 0.6041 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 1990 | 9.75 % change on previous year | +1514.0% |
| 1991 | 6.94 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1992 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 1997 | 7.59 % change on previous year | +130.9% |
| 1998 | -4.45 % change on previous year | -158.7% |
| 1999 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -230.7% |
| 2000 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
| 2001 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -457.1% |
| 2002 | -0.0245 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2003 | -1.52 % change on previous year | +6101.5% |
| 2004 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -594.3% |
| 2005 | 0.5519 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 2006 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +236.0% |
| 2007 | 0.7879 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2008 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 2009 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +121.5% |
| 2010 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2011 | -0.7525 % change on previous year | -170.8% |
| 2012 | -0.1801 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2015 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -842.0% |
| 2016 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2017 | -0.0985 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 2018 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -1537.2% |
| 2019 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +84.4% |
| 2020 | -0.4614 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2021 | -0.2912 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2022 | -0.0609 % change on previous year | -79.1% |
| 2023 | -0.0301 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2024 | 0.0527 % change on previous year | -275.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 0.0527 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6753 % change on previous year, 8% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 0.0527 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.1489 % change on previous year, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -6101.5% | -0.0245 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | -4947.4% | -0.1127 % change on previous year | -5.69 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +1537.2% | -0.0985 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +1514.0% | 0.6041 % change on previous year | 9.75 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2093 % change on previous year | -5.69 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | -7.47 % change on previous year | -22.31 % change on previous year | 0.6041 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.82 % change on previous year | -4.45 % change on previous year | 9.75 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.92 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 7.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8615 % change on previous year | -0.7525 % change on previous year | 2.61 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -0.1582 % change on previous year | -0.4614 % change on previous year | 0.0527 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 120 Canada 0.231 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Senegal 0.1125 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Italy 0.0909 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Gambia 0.0148 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Panama 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Montserrat 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 0 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Saint Helena 0 % change on previous year compare
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in New Zealand was 0.0527 % 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 9.75 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.31 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does New Zealand rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 123rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.