Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: South Asia
WB: South Asia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 3.24 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.24 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 15.3%
Rank
20th
of 221 groups
All-time high
8.78 % change on previous year
in 2013
All-time low
-46.25 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: South Asia, 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 WB: South Asia stood at 3.24 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 15.3% on the previous year and up 172.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: South Asia peaked at 8.78 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -46.25 % change on previous year, in 1971.
WB: South Asia ranks 20th of 221 groups 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 WB: South Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -46.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1973 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1974 | 0.4299 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1975 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +950.1% |
| 1976 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1977 | 4.32 % change on previous year | +245.1% |
| 1978 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 1979 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -194.3% |
| 1980 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +46.1% |
| 1981 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 1982 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 1984 | 5 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -59.6% |
| 1986 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +105.6% |
| 1987 | -0.2378 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1988 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -1697.7% |
| 1989 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +46.4% |
| 1990 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1991 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1992 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1993 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 1994 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1995 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1996 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1998 | -0.1055 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 1999 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1904.3% |
| 2000 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0593 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2002 | 0.2837 % change on previous year | +378.3% |
| 2003 | 7.01 % change on previous year | +2372.9% |
| 2004 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 2005 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 2011 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 2013 | 8.78 % change on previous year | +375.3% |
| 2014 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2015 | 0.2682 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2016 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +1072.7% |
| 2017 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 2018 | -6.03 % change on previous year | +144.3% |
| 2019 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -199.2% |
| 2020 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 0.5907 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 2022 | -0.1233 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 2023 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -2377.2% |
| 2024 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -3.14 % change on previous year | -46.25 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.46 % change on previous year | -0.2378 % change on previous year | 5.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.04 % change on previous year | -0.1055 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 % change on previous year | 0.0593 % change on previous year | 7.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.12 % change on previous year | -6.03 % change on previous year | 8.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 % change on previous year | -0.1233 % change on previous year | 5.11 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: South Asia
- 17 Tokelau 10 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Iran, Islamic Republic of 9.9 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Mauritania 9.78 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Burkina Faso 9.59 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Tuvalu 9.18 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Mauritius 8.94 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Namibia 8.77 % change on previous year compare
More education data for WB: South Asia
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 74.44 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 78.44 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -2.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43.54 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 24.73 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: South Asia?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: South Asia was 3.24 % 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 WB: South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.78 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.25 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does WB: South Asia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- WB: South Asia ranks 20th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in WB: South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: South Asia 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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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.