Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Haiti
Haiti: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) was 44,472 in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Haiti, 1971–1998
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 1998, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Haiti stood at 44,472. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 110.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Haiti peaked at 44,472 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 7,472, in 1972.
Haiti ranks 87th 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.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Haiti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,833 | — |
| 1972 | 7,472 | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 8,074 | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 10,265 | +27.1% |
| 1975 | 11,320 | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 11,816 | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 12,953 | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 12,554 | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 12,751 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 13,472 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 14,581 | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 14,927 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 16,986 | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 18,483 | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 20,311 | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 23,200 | +14.2% |
| 1987 | 21,102 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 25,605 | +21.3% |
| 1993 | 32,285 | +26.1% |
| 1994 | 34,310 | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 36,460 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 38,743 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 41,160 | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 44,472 | +8.0% |
Haiti compared with similar countries
- Haiti's 44,472 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46,016, 97% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Haiti's 44,472 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 18,882, 2.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,560 | 7,472 | 12,953 | 9 |
| 1980s | 17,883 | 13,472 | 23,200 | 8 |
| 1990s | 36,148 | 25,605 | 44,472 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Haiti
More education data for Haiti
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,619 (1984)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 241,622 (1997)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 143,758 (1986)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1998)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.246 units per person (2016)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.63 million (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Haiti?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Haiti was 44,472 in 1998, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Haiti?
- The highest recorded value was 44,472 in 1998.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Haiti?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,472 in 1972.
- How does Haiti rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Haiti ranks 87th out of 216 countries with data for 1998.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Haiti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Haiti 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