Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: World
WB: World: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate was 1.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: World, 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: World stood at 1.22 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: World peaked at 4.71 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -6.55 % change on previous year, in 1971.
WB: World ranks 91st 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 WB: World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -6.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -171.9% |
| 1973 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1974 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1975 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1978 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1979 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +323.5% |
| 1981 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1982 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +55.0% |
| 1983 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1984 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1985 | 0.9348 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1986 | 0.8726 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 1988 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +164.0% |
| 1989 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1990 | 0.1459 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1991 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +676.2% |
| 1992 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1993 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 1994 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1995 | 0.4101 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 1996 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +213.2% |
| 1997 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +80.9% |
| 1998 | -0.2155 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 1999 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -905.2% |
| 2000 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2001 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 0.1687 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 2003 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +1563.4% |
| 2004 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 0.8518 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2006 | 0.4912 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 2007 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +290.4% |
| 2008 | 0.8725 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2009 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 2010 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8595 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2013 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +341.2% |
| 2014 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2015 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2016 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 2017 | -0.1221 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 2018 | 0.3974 % change on previous year | -425.4% |
| 2019 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +326.6% |
| 2020 | 0.7507 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2021 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 2022 | -0.2451 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2023 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -591.4% |
| 2024 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -6.55 % change on previous year | 4.71 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.13 % change on previous year | 0.8726 % change on previous year | 4.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -0.2155 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.35 % change on previous year | 0.1687 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.1221 % change on previous year | 3.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8269 % change on previous year | -0.2451 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: World
- 88 Estonia 1.79 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Cyprus 1.76 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Finland 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Indonesia 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Belgium 1.55 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Lebanon 1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Liechtenstein 1.43 % change on previous year compare
More education data for WB: World
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 268.57 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 651.68 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34.10 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 314.66 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.7454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 337.02 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.4213 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 206.57 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -0.3118 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 129.51 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: World?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: World was 1.22 % 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: World?
- The highest recorded value was 4.71 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate recorded in WB: World?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.55 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does WB: World rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate?
- WB: World ranks 91st out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in WB: World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: World 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.