Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in United States of America
United States of America: 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 States of America, 1984–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United States of America stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United States of America peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
That places United States of America 190th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 States of America, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -33.1% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -44.8% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
United States of America compared with similar countries
- United States of America's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 49% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in United States of America changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -44.8% | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1993 | -33.1% | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
More education data for United States of America
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.74 million (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 419,732 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.34 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.14 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.35 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 23.83 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0708 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United States of America?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in United States of America 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 States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1984.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does United States of America rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- United States of America ranks 190th 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 States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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How this figure is calculated
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- 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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About this data
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.