Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia
South Asia: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was 7.51 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia stood at 7.51 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 401.1% on the previous year and up 70.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia peaked at 24.79 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -2.49 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places South Asia 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2019, putting it 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 5.35 % change on previous year | +126.4% |
| 1974 | 0.9202 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1975 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +364.9% |
| 1976 | 3.62 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1977 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +76.9% |
| 1978 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1979 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +117.8% |
| 1980 | 6.09 % change on previous year | +126.1% |
| 1981 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1983 | 7.17 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1984 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1985 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1986 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1987 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 1988 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +435.9% |
| 1989 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1991 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1996 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1998 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 1999 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 2000 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 0.6982 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2002 | 0.9896 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2003 | 24.79 % change on previous year | +2405.1% |
| 2004 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2005 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 2007 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +69.3% |
| 2008 | 5.57 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 2009 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +42.4% |
| 2011 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2013 | 9.26 % change on previous year | +251.4% |
| 2014 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2015 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 2016 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -241.3% |
| 2017 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -553.5% |
| 2018 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -135.7% |
| 2019 | 7.51 % change on previous year | -401.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.22 % change on previous year | 0.9202 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.39 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 7.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.15 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 5.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.31 % change on previous year | 0.6982 % change on previous year | 24.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.94 % change on previous year | -2.49 % change on previous year | 9.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More education data for South Asia
- Population ages 0-14 24.6% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0959 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia?
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in South Asia was 7.51 % 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.79 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.49 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does South Asia rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
- South Asia ranks 1st out of 45 groups with data for 2019.
- Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.
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- 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.