Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries
UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.2621 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries recorded 0.2621 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 131.5% on the previous year and up 234.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries peaked at 10.61 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -1.99 % change on previous year, in 2017.
UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries ranks 158th of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 10.61 % change on previous year | +242.3% |
| 1973 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1974 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1976 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1978 | 0.3136 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 1979 | 0.9295 % change on previous year | +196.4% |
| 1980 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +305.3% |
| 1981 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1982 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1983 | 0.9404 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 1984 | 0.5129 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1985 | 0.4973 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 0.8662 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 1987 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +32.9% |
| 1988 | 0.977 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1989 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 1990 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 1991 | 0.2812 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1992 | -0.331 % change on previous year | -217.7% |
| 1993 | 0.3202 % change on previous year | -196.7% |
| 1994 | 0.5619 % change on previous year | +75.5% |
| 1995 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +100.2% |
| 1996 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 0.4867 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2000 | -0.2655 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 2001 | 0.6497 % change on previous year | -344.7% |
| 2002 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -354.3% |
| 2003 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -286.2% |
| 2004 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2005 | -0.6811 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2006 | 0.3105 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 2007 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +556.5% |
| 2008 | -1.6 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 2009 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -183.2% |
| 2010 | 0.767 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 2011 | -0.0752 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 2012 | 0.2146 % change on previous year | -385.1% |
| 2013 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +928.7% |
| 2014 | -0.1947 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 2015 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -1031.8% |
| 2016 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2017 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -174.7% |
| 2018 | 0.8244 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 2019 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +223.7% |
| 2020 | 0.5978 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2021 | 0.7995 % change on previous year | +33.7% |
| 2022 | -0.6421 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2023 | -0.8307 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2024 | 0.2621 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1031.8% | -0.1947 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +928.7% | 0.2146 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.06 % change on previous year | 0.1976 % change on previous year | 10.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.54 % change on previous year | 0.4973 % change on previous year | 3.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7089 % change on previous year | -0.331 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7284 % change on previous year | -1.65 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8901 % change on previous year | -1.99 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0373 % change on previous year | -0.8307 % change on previous year | 0.7995 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries
- 155 Mali -1.4 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Hong Kong, China -1.45 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Denmark -1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 158 France -1.63 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Guinea-Bissau -1.79 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Netherlands -1.84 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Costa Rica -1.92 % change on previous year compare
More education data for UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 84.59 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57.25 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 41.16 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7.57 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 83.90 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.57 million (2024)
All data for UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries →
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries was 0.2621 % 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 UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries?
- The highest recorded value was 10.61 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.99 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries ranks 158th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: East Asia and the Pacific Programme Countries 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.