Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon
Gabon: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 10,935 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon is 10,935, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon peaked at 12,961 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,211, in 1971.
That places Gabon 136th out of 216 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,211 | — |
| 1972 | 2,414 | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 2,225 | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 2,339 | +5.1% |
| 1975 | 2,412 | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 2,664 | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 2,746 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 2,866 | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 3,088 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 3,466 | +12.2% |
| 1981 | 3,441 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 3,526 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 3,781 | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 3,802 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 3,837 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 4,008 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 4,083 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 4,229 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 4,289 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 4,782 | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 4,709 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 4,943 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 4,605 | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 5,107 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 5,399 | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 6,612 | +22.5% |
| 2003 | 7,764 | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 12,961 | +66.9% |
| 2019 | 10,935 | -15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,552 | 2,211 | 3,088 | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,846 | 3,441 | 4,289 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,829 | 4,605 | 5,107 | 5 |
| 2000s | 6,592 | 5,399 | 7,764 | 3 |
| 2010s | 11,948 | 10,935 | 12,961 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 10,935 (2019)
- 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 59.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 100.17 (2019)
- School enrollment, primary 100.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Gabon was 10,935 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 12,961 in 2011.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,211 in 1971.
- How does Gabon rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Gabon ranks 136th out of 216 countries with data for 2019.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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