Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia

Australia: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.32 % change on previous year in 1992. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1992)
1.32 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 350.3%
World rank
102nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
7.9 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-4.57 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
18
1972–1992

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia, 1972–1992

-5-2.502.557.51972198219921972: 7.3 % change on previous year1973: 7 % change on previous year1974: 5.2 % change on previous year1975: 7.9 % change on previous year1976: 4.9 % change on previous year1977: 4.3 % change on previous year1978: 2.1 % change on previous year1979: 2.2 % change on previous year1980: 0.959 % change on previous year1981: 1.2 % change on previous year1985: 2.8 % change on previous year1986: -4.6 % change on previous year1987: 1.3 % change on previous year1988: 0.718 % change on previous year1989: -1.8 % change on previous year1990: 2 % change on previous year1991: -0.528 % change on previous year1992: 1.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia is 1.32 % change on previous year, measured in 1992.

That represents a change of up 350.3% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia peaked at 7.9 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -4.57 % change on previous year, in 1986.

That places Australia 102nd out of 205 countries with data for 1992, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Australia, 1972 to 1992.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 7.31 % change on previous year
1973 7.02 % change on previous year -4.0%
1974 5.23 % change on previous year -25.4%
1975 7.9 % change on previous year +50.9%
1976 4.86 % change on previous year -38.5%
1977 4.3 % change on previous year -11.4%
1978 2.1 % change on previous year -51.3%
1979 2.24 % change on previous year +6.9%
1980 0.9594 % change on previous year -57.2%
1981 1.2 % change on previous year +25.1%
1985 2.81 % change on previous year +133.8%
1986 -4.57 % change on previous year -262.8%
1987 1.31 % change on previous year -128.6%
1988 0.7175 % change on previous year -45.1%
1989 -1.79 % change on previous year -349.9%
1990 1.95 % change on previous year -208.8%
1991 -0.5276 % change on previous year -127.0%
1992 1.32 % change on previous year -350.3%

Australia compared with similar countries

  • Australia's 1.32 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (75 countries reporting)
  • Australia's 1.32 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.32 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.12 % change on previous year 2.1 % change on previous year 7.9 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0.0896 % change on previous year -4.57 % change on previous year 2.81 % change on previous year 7
1990s 0.9148 % change on previous year -0.5276 % change on previous year 1.95 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 99 Kyrgyzstan 1.43 % change on previous year
  2. 100 Germany 1.39 % change on previous year
  3. 101 Burundi 1.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 103 Finland 1.3 % change on previous year compare
  5. 104 Botswana 1.22 % change on previous year compare
  6. 105 Algeria 1.03 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia?
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Australia was 1.32 % change on previous year in 1992, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 7.9 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -4.57 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Australia rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
Australia ranks 102nd out of 205 countries with data for 1992.
Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. 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 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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Indicator
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
424 places, 15,507 data points, 1971–2025
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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.