Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Italy
Italy: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) was 250,961 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
250,961
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
28th
of 216 countries
All-time high
281,311
in 1984
All-time low
224,646
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2024
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Italy, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Italy is 250,961, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Italy peaked at 281,311 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 224,646, in 1971.
Italy ranks 28th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 224,646 | — |
| 1972 | 229,991 | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 236,691 | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 245,628 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 250,523 | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 255,267 | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 271,307 | +6.3% |
| 1978 | 271,747 | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 269,279 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 275,199 | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 273,744 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 279,082 | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 276,716 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 281,311 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 276,553 | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 273,800 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 267,065 | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 263,101 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 258,535 | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 257,961 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 265,553 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 255,429 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 251,621 | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 279,604 | +11.1% |
| 1995 | 256,756 | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 251,827 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 258,929 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 253,736 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 258,827 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 262,675 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 263,421 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 256,650 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 260,769 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 264,061 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 264,378 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 273,113 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 237,735 | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 237,214 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 237,483 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 254,572 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 252,806 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 252,933 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 251,885 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 251,650 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 248,937 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 250,409 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 250,733 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 250,961 | +0.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 250,961 is above the median for high income countries, which is 17,584, 14.3× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Italy's 250,961 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31,624, 7.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 250,564 | 224,646 | 271,747 | 9 |
| 1980s | 272,511 | 258,535 | 281,311 | 10 |
| 1990s | 259,046 | 251,621 | 279,604 | 9 |
| 2000s | 262,987 | 256,650 | 273,113 | 8 |
| 2010s | 246,375 | 237,214 | 254,572 | 7 |
| 2020s | 250,538 | 248,937 | 251,650 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0445 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Italy?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Italy was 250,961 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 281,311 in 1984.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 224,646 in 1971.
- How does Italy rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Italy ranks 28th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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