Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was -8.91 % change on previous year in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2001
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2001, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea stood at -8.91 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of down 474.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 9.54 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -8.91 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Papua New Guinea 204th out of 213 countries with data for 2001, putting it 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 9.54 % change on previous year | +105.5% |
| 1973 | 0.7723 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1974 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +86.3% |
| 1975 | -0.0133 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 1976 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -52407.0% |
| 1977 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 0.2568 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1979 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +3173.4% |
| 1982 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 1987 | -0.1948 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1988 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1072.7% |
| 1989 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +171.3% |
| 1990 | -0.5011 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 1991 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -575.1% |
| 1992 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +119.1% |
| 1993 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1994 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +246.1% |
| 2001 | -8.91 % change on previous year | -239.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.24 % change on previous year | -0.0133 % change on previous year | 9.54 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.28 % change on previous year | -0.1948 % change on previous year | 5.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.07 % change on previous year | -0.5011 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -8.91 % change on previous year | -8.91 % change on previous year | -8.91 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 201 Comoros -8.18 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Malta -8.47 % change on previous year compare
- 203 Lao People's Democratic Republic -8.58 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Grenada -9.24 % change on previous year compare
- 206 British Virgin Islands -11.47 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Cayman Islands -12.23 % change on previous year
More education data for Papua New Guinea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,791 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 80,915 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 226,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 208,353 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 655,030 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.65 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1593 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea was -8.91 % change on previous year in 2001, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 9.54 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.91 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 204th out of 213 countries with data for 2001.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 474.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.