Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was -0.4388 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded -0.4388 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 65.1% on the previous year and down 130.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 8.67 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -12.38 % change on previous year, in 2018.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 134th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1975 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1976 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1977 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -280.9% |
| 1978 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1979 | -0.1974 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1980 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +760.9% |
| 1983 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 1984 | -0.8163 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1985 | 0.4115 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 1988 | 0.939 % change on previous year | +128.2% |
| 1989 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +395.3% |
| 1990 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 1991 | 0.4825 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1992 | 0.4801 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2000 | -0.4956 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 2001 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -1174.4% |
| 2002 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2003 | -0.6516 % change on previous year | -162.0% |
| 2004 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +100.3% |
| 2005 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -286.2% |
| 2006 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -338.9% |
| 2007 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -140.2% |
| 2008 | -4.42 % change on previous year | -289.5% |
| 2009 | 0.6089 % change on previous year | -113.8% |
| 2010 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +328.2% |
| 2011 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2012 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -337.2% |
| 2013 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2014 | 8.67 % change on previous year | +492.8% |
| 2017 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2018 | -12.38 % change on previous year | -895.1% |
| 2019 | 0.5045 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2713 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 2021 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +515.8% |
| 2022 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -175.3% |
| 2023 | -0.4388 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.28 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 4.36 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.2144 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | 4.65 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 0.7653 % change on previous year | 0.4801 % change on previous year | 1.33 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | -0.0928 % change on previous year | -5.8 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.051 % change on previous year | -12.38 % change on previous year | 8.67 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.0612 % change on previous year | -1.26 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 131 Kazakhstan -0.3149 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Chile -0.4034 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Sweden -0.43 % 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
More education data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -0.4388 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 8.67 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.38 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 134th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 130.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.