Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 64,348 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan stood at 64,348.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 70,057 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7,150, in 1971.
Jordan ranks 76th 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 in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,150 | — |
| 1972 | 7,798 | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 8,518 | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 9,418 | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 10,418 | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 11,136 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 11,661 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 12,757 | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 13,374 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 13,934 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 14,303 | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 14,891 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 14,873 | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 15,179 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 15,799 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 16,979 | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 18,448 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 19,133 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 20,265 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 23,340 | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 27,922 | +19.6% |
| 1998 | 29,232 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 38,204 | +30.7% |
| 2003 | 39,441 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 57,946 | +46.9% |
| 2016 | 57,162 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 52,598 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 61,174 | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 70,057 | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 65,410 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 60,951 | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 58,341 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 63,027 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 64,348 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,248 | 7,150 | 13,374 | 9 |
| 1980s | 16,380 | 13,934 | 20,265 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,831 | 23,340 | 29,232 | 3 |
| 2000s | 38,822 | 38,204 | 39,441 | 2 |
| 2010s | 59,787 | 52,598 | 70,057 | 5 |
| 2020s | 62,415 | 58,341 | 65,410 | 5 |
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More education data for Jordan
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 64,348 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 30.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.55 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 98.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Jordan was 64,348 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 70,057 in 2019.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,150 in 1971.
- How does Jordan rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 76th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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