Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa
UNICEF: West and Central Africa: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 0.5737 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa stood at 0.5737 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 81.9% on the previous year and down 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa peaked at 21.26 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -4.4 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places UNICEF: West and Central Africa 137th out of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: West and Central Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1973 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1975 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1976 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 1977 | 12.21 % change on previous year | +187.4% |
| 1978 | 21.26 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 1979 | 10.89 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1980 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1981 | 9.01 % change on previous year | +133.1% |
| 1982 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 1983 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1984 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1985 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -286.4% |
| 1986 | -4.4 % change on previous year | +126.4% |
| 1987 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1988 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -244.1% |
| 1989 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1990 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -198.0% |
| 1991 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -314.9% |
| 1992 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 1993 | 6.43 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 1994 | 0.8226 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1995 | 0.5113 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0343 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1997 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +7130.4% |
| 1998 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 7.74 % change on previous year | +233.0% |
| 2000 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -68.1% |
| 2001 | 6.96 % change on previous year | +182.0% |
| 2002 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2003 | 12.12 % change on previous year | +214.0% |
| 2004 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 2005 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 0.6042 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2007 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -500.7% |
| 2008 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -270.1% |
| 2009 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +88.5% |
| 2010 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 12.29 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 2012 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -117.1% |
| 2013 | 18.49 % change on previous year | -980.0% |
| 2014 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 2015 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2016 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +172.8% |
| 2017 | 5.12 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2019 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -182.1% |
| 2020 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2021 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -480.4% |
| 2022 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2023 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2024 | 0.5737 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +7130.4% | 0.0343 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +980.0% | -2.1 % change on previous year | 18.49 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.11 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 21.26 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.41 % change on previous year | -4.4 % change on previous year | 9.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 % change on previous year | -3.86 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.38 % change on previous year | -2.42 % change on previous year | 12.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.17 % change on previous year | -3.95 % change on previous year | 18.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.51 % change on previous year | -1.86 % change on previous year | 7.08 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- 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
- 137 Paraguay -0.5148 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Dominica -0.5405 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Hungary -0.6083 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Portugal -0.6574 % change on previous year compare
More education data for UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.73 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.9224 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 22.91 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.5411 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8.34 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.9535 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.20 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.11 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 6.93 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 3.09 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa was 0.5737 % 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: West and Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 21.26 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.4 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does UNICEF: West and Central Africa rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 137th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: West and Central 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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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.