Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway
Norway: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.7534 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway, 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 Norway is 0.7534 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 169.7% on the previous year and down 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway peaked at 9.01 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -2.35 % change on previous year, in 2019.
That places Norway 108th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 9.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2014 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2015 | 0.9552 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 0.126 % change on previous year | -86.8% |
| 2017 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +4946.9% |
| 2018 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 2019 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -223.7% |
| 2020 | -0.4376 % change on previous year | -81.4% |
| 2021 | 0.6965 % change on previous year | -259.2% |
| 2022 | 0.8738 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 2023 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -223.8% |
| 2024 | 0.7534 % change on previous year | -169.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.4 % change on previous year | 3.79 % change on previous year | 9.01 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -2.35 % change on previous year | 6.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.1609 % change on previous year | -1.08 % change on previous year | 0.8738 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 105 Saint Lucia 0.8507 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Australia 0.8279 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Republic of Korea 0.7853 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Burundi 0.7295 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Mexico 0.6872 % change on previous year compare
- 111 North Macedonia 0.6254 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Norway
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,282 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,636 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 469,508 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 434,422 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7841 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.078 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Norway was 0.7534 % 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 9.01 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.35 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Norway rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Norway ranks 108th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.