Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo
Congo: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 23,019 in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
23,019
World rank
116th
of 210 countries
All-time high
27,845
in 2018
All-time low
3,898
in 1971
Years of data
42
1971β2023
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo, 1971β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo stood at 23,019.
That represents a change of up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo peaked at 27,845 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,898, in 1971.
Congo ranks 116th of 210 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,125 | 3,898 | 6,832 | 8 |
| 1980s | 7,457 | 6,852 | 7,858 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,851 | 4,515 | 7,789 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,334 | 6,923 | 12,124 | 9 |
| 2010s | 18,539 | 14,347 | 27,845 | 4 |
| 2020s | 23,019 | 23,019 | 23,019 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 113 Palestine, State of 25,038 compare
- 114 Turkmenistan 24,978 compare
- 115 Mauritania 24,560 compare
- 117 Bulgaria 22,710 compare
- 118 Belarus 22,228 compare
- 119 El Salvador 22,132 compare
More education data for Congo
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 23,019 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 39.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 87.9% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0037 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Congo was 23,019 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 27,845 in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,898 in 1971.
- How does Congo rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Congo ranks 116th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release