Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan
Jordan: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 12.78 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan, 1972–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 12.78 % change on previous year for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in 2019.
The figure is down 26.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan peaked at 17.28 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.63 % change on previous year, in 1985.
Jordan ranks 12th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 15.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 12.44 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 1974 | 10.97 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1975 | 11.56 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1977 | 10.28 % change on previous year | +20.7% |
| 1978 | 14.44 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 1979 | 6.03 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1980 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1982 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +134.1% |
| 1983 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1984 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1985 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1986 | 8.93 % change on previous year | +447.4% |
| 1987 | 11.2 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 1988 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1989 | 7.92 % change on previous year | +138.6% |
| 2003 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2017 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
| 2018 | 17.28 % change on previous year | +616.6% |
| 2019 | 12.78 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 12.78 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 % change on previous year, 8.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 12.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.41 % change on previous year, 5.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +616.6% | 2.41 % change on previous year | 17.28 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +447.4% | 1.63 % change on previous year | 8.93 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.22 % change on previous year | 6.03 % change on previous year | 15.5 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.17 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 11.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.24 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 10.83 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 17.28 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 9 Kazakhstan 14.17 % change on previous year compare
- 10 South Africa 13.81 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Gabon 13.41 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Malawi 12.69 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Djibouti 12.02 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Jamaica 11.94 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Jordan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Jordan was 12.78 % 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.28 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Jordan rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- Jordan ranks 12th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Jordan 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Teachers in primary education, female UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.