Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China
China: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 5.02 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China, 1975–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China stood at 5.02 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 474.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China peaked at 14.55 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -6.86 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places China 48th out of 189 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 6.94 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 1977 | -6.86 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 1978 | 14.55 % change on previous year | -312.2% |
| 1979 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1980 | -0.3895 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1981 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -1010.0% |
| 1982 | -0.5934 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1983 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +147.8% |
| 1984 | 0.5107 % change on previous year | -134.7% |
| 1985 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +740.8% |
| 1986 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1987 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +66.1% |
| 1988 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1989 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1990 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1992 | 0.5771 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 1993 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +156.1% |
| 1994 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1995 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 1996 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3913 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2009 | 0.8737 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 2010 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 0.4172 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 2012 | 0.5531 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7856 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2014 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 2015 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 2016 | 3 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 2018 | 5.35 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.29 % change on previous year | -6.86 % change on previous year | 14.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -1.47 % change on previous year | 4.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.28 % change on previous year | 0.5771 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.24 % change on previous year | 0.3913 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.55 % change on previous year | 0.4172 % change on previous year | 5.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in China was 5.02 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 14.55 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.86 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does China rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- China ranks 48th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 474.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.