Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia
Colombia: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia, 1971–2022
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 Colombia is 1.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 81.1% on the previous year and up 141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia peaked at 30.75 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -7.19 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Colombia ranks 96th of 205 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 secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1973 | 30.75 % change on previous year | +720.4% |
| 1974 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1975 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 7.12 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 1977 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1978 | 0.464 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1979 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +713.0% |
| 1980 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1981 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1983 | -0.183 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1984 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -1991.3% |
| 1985 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1986 | 11.57 % change on previous year | +276.6% |
| 1987 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1988 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 1989 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 9 % change on previous year | +312.2% |
| 1993 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 1994 | 4.49 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 1995 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1996 | 18.15 % change on previous year | +616.6% |
| 2000 | -7.19 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 2001 | -4.7 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2002 | 0.4306 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2005 | -0.0888 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2006 | 0.3587 % change on previous year | -503.8% |
| 2007 | 12.64 % change on previous year | +3424.7% |
| 2010 | -0.0806 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 2011 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -9009.8% |
| 2012 | -3.73 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 2013 | -0.2719 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6865 % change on previous year | -352.5% |
| 2015 | -6.62 % change on previous year | -1064.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9241 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 2017 | 0.6776 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2020 | -0.8346 % change on previous year | -223.2% |
| 2021 | 0.8572 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 2022 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +81.1% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 1.55 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year, 3.7× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 1.55 % change on previous year is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7143 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +9009.8% | -0.0806 % change on previous year | 7.18 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +3424.7% | 0.3587 % change on previous year | 12.64 % change on previous year |
| 1984 | +1991.3% | -0.183 % change on previous year | 3.46 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | -1064.9% | 0.6865 % change on previous year | -6.62 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.7 % change on previous year | 0.464 % change on previous year | 30.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.32 % change on previous year | -0.183 % change on previous year | 11.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.39 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 18.15 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.2409 % change on previous year | -7.19 % change on previous year | 12.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | -0.1542 % change on previous year | -6.62 % change on previous year | 7.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.5248 % change on previous year | -0.8346 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 93 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Slovakia 1.67 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Greece 1.56 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Burkina Faso 1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Cook Islands 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Kyrgyzstan 1.43 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Colombia was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 30.75 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.19 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Colombia rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Colombia ranks 96th out of 205 countries with data for 2022.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- 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.