Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 1.23 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sierra Leone, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 1.23 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 124.8% on the previous year and up 173.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 32 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -14.02 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1977 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1981 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1984 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +93.6% |
| 1985 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1986 | -11.28 % change on previous year | -241.2% |
| 1989 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1990 | -14.02 % change on previous year | +267.9% |
| 1991 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2012 | -0.4407 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2013 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +282.6% |
| 2016 | -6.12 % change on previous year | +262.9% |
| 2017 | -0.3542 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2018 | 32 % change on previous year | -9135.7% |
| 2019 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2020 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 2021 | -6.28 % change on previous year | +182.4% |
| 2022 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -270.0% |
| 2023 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 2024 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.54 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 8.89 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 2.26 % change on previous year | -11.28 % change on previous year | 8.23 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -8.92 % change on previous year | -14.02 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.22 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year | 32 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | -0.3137 % change on previous year | -6.28 % change on previous year | 10.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 94 Liechtenstein 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Romania 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 96 Kyrgyzstan 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Afghanistan 1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Iceland 1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Rwanda 1.17 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (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 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sierra Leone?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sierra Leone was 1.23 % 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 32 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.02 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Sierra Leone ranks 97th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.