Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger
Niger: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 69,636 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger is 69,636, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger peaked at 76,185 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,275, in 1971.
Niger ranks 74th of 216 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), gaps filled in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,275 | — |
| 1972 | 2,524 | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 2,517 | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 2,736 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 2,974 | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 3,617 | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 4,019 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 4,298 | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 4,567 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 5,358 | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 5,518 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 5,608 | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 6,005 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 6,327 | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 7,052 | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 7,383 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 7,690 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 7,854 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 8,019 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 8,462 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 8,835 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 8,835 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 10,027 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 10,424 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 10,820 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 11,285 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 11,376 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 11,545 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 12,901 | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 14,249 | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 15,668 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 18,441 | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 20,553 | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 22,429 | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 24,362 | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 28,163 | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 31,131 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 34,117 | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 40,021 | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 44,710 | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 48,976 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 52,913 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 59,653 | +12.7% |
| 2014 | 63,688 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 66,750 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 72,021 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 76,185 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 68,975 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 67,285 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 68,278 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 69,272 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 67,536 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 68,237 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 69,636 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,281 | 2,275 | 4,567 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6,681 | 5,358 | 8,019 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,451 | 8,462 | 12,901 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,913 | 14,249 | 40,021 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62,116 | 44,710 | 76,185 | 10 |
| 2020s | 68,592 | 67,536 | 69,636 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More education data for Niger
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -4.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 420,247 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 450,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -6.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 193,581 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 1.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 80,415 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Niger was 69,636 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 76,185 in 2017.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,275 in 1971.
- How does Niger rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Niger ranks 74th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) with 786 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) with 786 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.