Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 40,888 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea stood at 40,888. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea peaked at 40,888 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6,439, in 1970.
Papua New Guinea ranks 94th 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6,439 | — |
| 1971 | 6,738 | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 7,381 | +9.5% |
| 1973 | 7,438 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 7,545 | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 7,544 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 8,067 | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 8,568 | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 8,590 | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 9,312 | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 9,935 | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 10,163 | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 11,184 | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 12,318 | +10.1% |
| 1987 | 12,294 | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 12,527 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 13,171 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 13,105 | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 13,417 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 14,117 | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 14,378 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 15,298 | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 15,798 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 14,390 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 35,896 | +149.5% |
| 2023 | 40,888 | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,762 | 6,439 | 9,312 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,656 | 9,935 | 13,171 | 7 |
| 1990s | 14,063 | 13,105 | 15,298 | 5 |
| 2000s | 15,094 | 14,390 | 15,798 | 2 |
| 2010s | 35,896 | 35,896 | 35,896 | 1 |
| 2020s | 40,888 | 40,888 | 40,888 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 91 Libya 42,696 compare
- 92 Ireland 42,162 compare
- 93 Denmark 42,105 compare
- 95 United Arab Emirates 39,735 compare
- 96 Azerbaijan 38,731 compare
- 97 Tajikistan 37,890 compare
More education data for Papua New Guinea
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 80,915 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 226,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 208,353 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 655,030 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.65 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1593 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea was 40,888 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 40,888 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,439 in 1970.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 94th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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