Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Somalia
Somalia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 12,870 (2007)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (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