Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was -0.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sweden, 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 Sweden stood at -0.43 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 151.2% on the previous year and down 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 16.21 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -20.42 % change on previous year, in 1976.
That places Sweden 133rd 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 16.21 % change on previous year | +162.7% |
| 1974 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -70.2% |
| 1975 | 7.85 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 1976 | -20.42 % change on previous year | -360.3% |
| 1994 | -4.24 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 1995 | -0.7544 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1996 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +283.1% |
| 1997 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1998 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -253.5% |
| 1999 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +75.4% |
| 2001 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2002 | -0.6062 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 2003 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -274.5% |
| 2004 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -227.1% |
| 2005 | -4.11 % change on previous year | +205.8% |
| 2006 | -4 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2007 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2008 | -0.1468 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2009 | 0.2826 % change on previous year | -292.5% |
| 2010 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -674.7% |
| 2011 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -307.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0208 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 2013 | -0.5397 % change on previous year | -2691.8% |
| 2014 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -506.3% |
| 2015 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2016 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 2018 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 2019 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -202.2% |
| 2020 | 0.7969 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2021 | -0.2523 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 2022 | 0.6853 % change on previous year | -371.6% |
| 2023 | 0.8392 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2024 | -0.43 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.92 % change on previous year | -20.42 % change on previous year | 16.21 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -0.6045 % change on previous year | -4.24 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | -0.0341 % change on previous year | -4.11 % change on previous year | 5.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 % change on previous year | -1.62 % change on previous year | 5.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3278 % change on previous year | -0.43 % change on previous year | 0.8392 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 130 Bangladesh -0.2312 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Kazakhstan -0.3149 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Chile -0.4034 % change on previous year compare
- 134 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -0.4388 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Russian Federation -0.4522 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Ukraine -0.4915 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Sweden
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sweden?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sweden was -0.43 % 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 16.21 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.42 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Sweden rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 133rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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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.