Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 561,172 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 561,172, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 561,172 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 72,546, in 1971.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 8th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 72,546 | — |
| 1972 | 73,129 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 80,481 | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 112,077 | +39.3% |
| 1987 | 113,468 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 114,967 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 117,267 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 112,041 | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 121,054 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 119,399 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 154,618 | +29.5% |
| 2002 | 158,887 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 230,834 | +45.3% |
| 2008 | 255,594 | +10.7% |
| 2009 | 274,453 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 285,640 | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 296,554 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 345,486 | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 339,928 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 383,207 | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 414,580 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 544,039 | +31.2% |
| 2020 | 446,205 | -18.0% |
| 2021 | 511,999 | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 561,172 | +9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75,385 | 72,546 | 80,481 | 3 |
| 1980s | 112,772 | 112,077 | 113,468 | 2 |
| 1990s | 123,224 | 112,041 | 154,618 | 6 |
| 2000s | 229,942 | 158,887 | 274,453 | 4 |
| 2010s | 372,776 | 285,640 | 544,039 | 7 |
| 2020s | 506,459 | 446,205 | 561,172 | 3 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.0% (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 117.6 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 117.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 561,172 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 561,172 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,546 in 1971.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 8th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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February 2026 Data Release