Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland
Ireland: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 0.4105 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland stood at 0.4105 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland peaked at 11.57 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -9.32 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Ireland ranks 122nd 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.4624 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -9.32 % change on previous year | -2114.6% |
| 1977 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 1978 | 0.5954 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1979 | 0.8827 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 1980 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 1981 | 0.878 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1982 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +200.3% |
| 1983 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1984 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -182.3% |
| 1985 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -178.3% |
| 1986 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -172.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3833 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1988 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -371.1% |
| 1989 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +79.1% |
| 1990 | 0.1443 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1991 | 3.51 % change on previous year | +2334.4% |
| 1992 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1993 | 7.44 % change on previous year | +186.3% |
| 1994 | 11.57 % change on previous year | +55.6% |
| 1995 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1996 | 0.7828 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 1997 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +261.2% |
| 2022 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +61.3% |
| 2023 | 0.4105 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.4105 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year, 54% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.4105 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2561 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +2334.4% | 0.1443 % change on previous year | 3.51 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | -2114.6% | 0.4624 % change on previous year | -9.32 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -9.32 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.3551 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.95 % change on previous year | 0.1443 % change on previous year | 11.57 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.49 % change on previous year | 0.4105 % change on previous year | 4.56 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 119 Sri Lanka 0.4969 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Maldives 0.4638 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Samoa 0.4146 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.3717 % change on previous year compare
- 124 United States of America 0.3005 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Serbia 0.2561 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Ireland was 0.4105 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.57 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.32 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Ireland rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Ireland ranks 122nd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Ireland 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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About this data
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.