Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 4.76 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan, 1971–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 4.76 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan peaked at 40.97 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -2.42 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Afghanistan 48th out of 205 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 18.48 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1974 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1994 | 40.97 % change on previous year | -1793.7% |
| 2016 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2017 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +93.2% |
| 2018 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 4.76 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.63 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 4.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.32 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.23 % change on previous year | -2.42 % change on previous year | 18.56 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | 40.97 % change on previous year | 40.97 % change on previous year | 40.97 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.58 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 4.76 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 45 Papua New Guinea 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Bermuda 5.33 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.87 % change on previous year compare
- 49 India 4.66 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Ethiopia 4.63 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 4.58 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Afghanistan was 4.76 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 40.97 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.42 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Afghanistan rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Afghanistan ranks 48th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.