Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) in Somalia
Somalia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) was 12,870 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Somalia, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Somalia is 12,870, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Somalia peaked at 12,870 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 981, in 1971.
Somalia ranks 132nd 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 981 | — |
| 1972 | 1,133 | +15.5% |
| 1973 | 1,539 | +35.8% |
| 1974 | 1,789 | +16.2% |
| 1976 | 3,481 | +94.6% |
| 1977 | 6,540 | +87.9% |
| 1978 | 8,392 | +28.3% |
| 1979 | 8,141 | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 8,693 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 12,870 | +48.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 12,870 is below the median for low income countries, which is 68,981, 19% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 12,870 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 50,688, 25% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,000 | 981 | 8,392 | 8 |
| 1980s | 8,693 | 8,693 | 8,693 | 1 |
| 2000s | 12,870 | 12,870 | 12,870 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More education data for Somalia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,504 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,607 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.59 % change on previous year (1986)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0253 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 Somalia?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Somalia was 12,870 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,870 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 981 in 1971.
- How does Somalia rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Somalia ranks 132nd out of 216 countries with data for 2007.
- Where does this Somalia 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