Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Comoros

Comoros: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 3,952 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,952
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
162nd
of 216 countries
All-time high
6,429
in 2017
All-time low
361
in 1971
Years of data
33
1971–2024

Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Comoros, 1971–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k1971199720241971: 3611972: 3961973: 5331974: 5541976: 7561981: 1.3k1983: 1.6k1984: 1.6k1985: 2.0k1986: 1.9k1987: 1.8k1988: 1.8k1989: 1.8k1990: 1.9k1991: 2.0k1992: 1.9k1993: 1.8k1994: 1.7k1996: 1.5k1999: 2.4k2000: 2.5k2002: 2.7k2003: 2.9k2004: 3.0k2008: 3.7k2011: 4.2k2013: 4.3k2014: 4.2k2017: 6.4k2018: 4.4k2021: 4.7k2022: 4.3k2024: 4.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Comoros recorded 3,952 for teachers in primary education, both sexes in 2024.

That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Comoros peaked at 6,429 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 361, in 1971.

Comoros ranks 162nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 520 361 756 5
1980s 1,720 1,292 1,997 8
1990s 1,884 1,508 2,381 7
2000s 2,951 2,536 3,685 5
2010s 4,707 4,155 6,429 5
2020s 4,327 3,952 4,707 3

Countries ranked near Comoros

  1. 159 Suriname 5,068 compare
  2. 160 Maldives 4,691 compare
  3. 161 Equatorial Guinea 4,021 compare
  4. 163 Réunion 3,917 compare
  5. 164 Brunei Darussalam 3,846 compare
  6. 165 Iceland 3,568 compare

See the full ranking of 437 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Comoros?
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Comoros was 3,952 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Comoros?
The highest recorded value was 6,429 in 2017.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Comoros?
The lowest recorded value was 361 in 1971.
How does Comoros rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
Comoros ranks 162nd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Comoros?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Comoros data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
437 places, 18,918 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release