Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 181st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.0% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.6% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.6% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -42.7% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +31.2% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 63% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 53% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 181st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.