Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia

Australia: Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -1.62 % change on previous year in 1997. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1997)
-1.62 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 283.8%
World rank
136th
of 204 countries
All-time high
5.23 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-34.24 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
15
1972–1997

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia, 1972–1997

-30-20-100101972198419971972: 2 % change on previous year1973: -34.2 % change on previous year1974: 2.6 % change on previous year1975: 3.3 % change on previous year1976: 4.7 % change on previous year1977: 5.2 % change on previous year1978: 4.1 % change on previous year1979: 4 % change on previous year1987: -0.808 % change on previous year1988: -0.509 % change on previous year1989: -1 % change on previous year1992: -0.445 % change on previous year1993: -0.506 % change on previous year1996: 0.882 % change on previous year1997: -1.6 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 1997, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia stood at -1.62 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 283.8% on the previous year and down 100.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 5.23 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -34.24 % change on previous year, in 1973.

Australia ranks 136th of 204 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, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia, 1972 to 1997.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.02 % change on previous year
1973 -34.24 % change on previous year -1799.0%
1974 2.64 % change on previous year -107.7%
1975 3.34 % change on previous year +26.5%
1976 4.7 % change on previous year +40.7%
1977 5.23 % change on previous year +11.2%
1978 4.1 % change on previous year -21.5%
1979 4.02 % change on previous year -2.0%
1987 -0.8083 % change on previous year -120.1%
1988 -0.5088 % change on previous year -37.0%
1989 -1.03 % change on previous year +101.8%
1992 -0.4446 % change on previous year -56.7%
1993 -0.5059 % change on previous year +13.8%
1996 0.8816 % change on previous year -274.3%
1997 -1.62 % change on previous year -283.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -1.02 % change on previous year -34.24 % change on previous year 5.23 % change on previous year 8
1980s -0.7813 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year -0.5088 % change on previous year 3
1990s -0.4224 % change on previous year -1.62 % change on previous year 0.8816 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 133 Bangladesh -1.36 % change on previous year compare
  2. 134 Denmark -1.42 % change on previous year compare
  3. 135 Senegal -1.5 % change on previous year compare
  4. 137 Uzbekistan -1.65 % change on previous year compare
  5. 138 Chile -1.95 % change on previous year
  6. 139 Jordan -2 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 425 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia?
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Australia was -1.62 % change on previous year in 1997, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 5.23 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -34.24 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does Australia rank for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
Australia ranks 136th out of 204 countries with data for 1997.
Is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, male (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, male (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, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
425 places, 16,439 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.