Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan

Japan: Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate was -0.4271 % change on previous year in 1998. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1998)
-0.4271 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 18.9%
World rank
133rd
of 206 countries
All-time high
5.47 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-4.79 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
27
1972–1998

Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan, 1972–1998

-5-2.502.551972198519981972: 3.6 % change on previous year1973: 2.9 % change on previous year1974: 2.9 % change on previous year1975: 4.4 % change on previous year1976: 4.1 % change on previous year1977: 3.3 % change on previous year1978: 3 % change on previous year1979: 3.8 % change on previous year1980: 3.6 % change on previous year1981: 2 % change on previous year1982: 1.1 % change on previous year1983: -0.208 % change on previous year1984: -0.695 % change on previous year1985: -1.2 % change on previous year1986: -1.6 % change on previous year1987: -0.991 % change on previous year1988: -0.616 % change on previous year1989: -0.08 % change on previous year1990: 2.3 % change on previous year1991: 1 % change on previous year1992: 1.6 % change on previous year1993: -1.9 % change on previous year1994: 5.5 % change on previous year1995: -0.422 % change on previous year1996: -4.8 % change on previous year1997: -0.527 % change on previous year1998: -0.427 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 1998, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan stood at -0.4271 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 18.9% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 5.47 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -4.79 % change on previous year, in 1996.

Japan ranks 133rd of 206 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, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan, 1972 to 1998.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 3.59 % change on previous year
1973 2.89 % change on previous year -19.6%
1974 2.91 % change on previous year +0.8%
1975 4.38 % change on previous year +50.6%
1976 4.13 % change on previous year -5.8%
1977 3.32 % change on previous year -19.7%
1978 2.97 % change on previous year -10.3%
1979 3.84 % change on previous year +29.0%
1980 3.6 % change on previous year -6.3%
1981 1.99 % change on previous year -44.6%
1982 1.1 % change on previous year -44.9%
1983 -0.2079 % change on previous year -119.0%
1984 -0.6954 % change on previous year +234.6%
1985 -1.15 % change on previous year +65.6%
1986 -1.59 % change on previous year +38.4%
1987 -0.9909 % change on previous year -37.8%
1988 -0.6157 % change on previous year -37.9%
1989 -0.0805 % change on previous year -86.9%
1990 2.34 % change on previous year -3003.8%
1991 1.05 % change on previous year -55.3%
1992 1.57 % change on previous year +50.1%
1993 -1.87 % change on previous year -219.3%
1994 5.47 % change on previous year -392.4%
1995 -0.4219 % change on previous year -107.7%
1996 -4.79 % change on previous year +1035.3%
1997 -0.5269 % change on previous year -89.0%
1998 -0.4271 % change on previous year -18.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.5 % change on previous year 2.89 % change on previous year 4.38 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0.1346 % change on previous year -1.59 % change on previous year 3.6 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.2651 % change on previous year -4.79 % change on previous year 5.47 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 130 Thailand -0.336 % change on previous year compare
  2. 131 Kazakhstan -0.3663 % change on previous year compare
  3. 132 Sweden -0.3763 % change on previous year compare
  4. 134 Brunei Darussalam -0.4328 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Russian Federation -0.4604 % change on previous year compare
  6. 136 Italy -0.5163 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan?
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate in Japan was -0.4271 % change on previous year in 1998, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 5.47 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -4.79 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Japan rank for teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate?
Japan ranks 133rd out of 206 countries with data for 1998.
Is teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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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Indicator
Teachers in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
427 places, 16,499 data points, 1971–2025
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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.