Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 13.45 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1978–2015
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 South Africa is 13.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 3,172.9% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 13.45 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -10.64 % change on previous year, in 2001.
South Africa ranks 11th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -0.8988 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -726.6% |
| 1995 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2000 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2001 | -10.64 % change on previous year | +212.9% |
| 2002 | 11.02 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 2003 | -0.19 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 2004 | -0.8314 % change on previous year | +337.6% |
| 2005 | 11.25 % change on previous year | -1452.8% |
| 2006 | -5.76 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
| 2007 | 0.3306 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2008 | 0.3436 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2009 | -3.97 % change on previous year | -1254.4% |
| 2010 | 12.12 % change on previous year | -405.6% |
| 2011 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -185.2% |
| 2012 | -0.3668 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2013 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -1111.0% |
| 2014 | -0.4376 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 2015 | 13.45 % change on previous year | -3172.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.37 % change on previous year | -0.8988 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 5.15 % change on previous year | 5.15 % change on previous year | 5.15 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -0.1851 % change on previous year | -10.64 % change on previous year | 11.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.02 % change on previous year | -10.33 % change on previous year | 13.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 8 Oman 15.27 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 14.75 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Libya 13.75 % change on previous year
- 12 Equatorial Guinea 13.05 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Austria 11.79 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Nigeria 10.89 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in South Africa was 13.45 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.45 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.64 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 213 countries with data for 2015.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.