Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 5.54 % change on previous year in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea, 1972–1992
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 1992, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea stood at 5.54 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2,527.1% on the previous year and up 115.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea peaked at 23.79 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -7.57 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Papua New Guinea ranks 45th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 23.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 14.22 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1974 | -0.7292 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 1975 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -1021.0% |
| 1976 | -7.57 % change on previous year | -212.7% |
| 1977 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1978 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +167.2% |
| 1979 | 4.96 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 1980 | 9.22 % change on previous year | +85.6% |
| 1981 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 1982 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 14.63 % change on previous year | +467.7% |
| 1988 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1989 | -0.2285 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1992 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -2527.1% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 5.54 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.53 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 5.54 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.32 % change on previous year, 4.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +2527.1% | -0.2285 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.66 % change on previous year | -7.57 % change on previous year | 23.79 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.54 % change on previous year | -0.2285 % change on previous year | 14.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.54 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 42 Réunion 6.35 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Turkmenistan 5.86 % change on previous year
- 44 Nigeria 5.84 % 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
- 48 Afghanistan 4.76 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Papua New Guinea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,791 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 80,915 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 226,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 208,353 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 655,030 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.65 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1593 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Papua New Guinea was 5.54 % 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 23.79 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.57 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 45th out of 205 countries with data for 1992.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.