Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal
Portugal: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 2.16 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal, 1974–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal stood at 2.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal peaked at 28.55 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -28.54 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Portugal ranks 79th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 8.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 28.55 % change on previous year | +238.6% |
| 1976 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 1977 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 1978 | -28.54 % change on previous year | -1088.4% |
| 1979 | 22.72 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 1980 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1981 | 11.74 % change on previous year | +70.1% |
| 1982 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1983 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1984 | 0.2982 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2001 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -581.3% |
| 2002 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -594.4% |
| 2003 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2004 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2005 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -659.5% |
| 2006 | -0.081 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2007 | -0.813 % change on previous year | +903.4% |
| 2008 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -408.4% |
| 2009 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 0.6134 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2011 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -372.9% |
| 2012 | -6.79 % change on previous year | +305.4% |
| 2013 | -9.07 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2014 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2015 | 0.9436 % change on previous year | -119.0% |
| 2016 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2017 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 2018 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2.16 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year, 2.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2.16 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2561 % change on previous year, 8.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -1088.4% | 2.89 % change on previous year | -28.54 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | -903.4% | -0.081 % change on previous year | -0.813 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.14 % change on previous year | -28.54 % change on previous year | 28.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 6.33 % change on previous year | 0.2982 % change on previous year | 11.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.63 % change on previous year | -2.55 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -1.74 % change on previous year | -9.07 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 76 Lesotho 2.24 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Myanmar 2.23 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Chile 2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 80 China 2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Peru 2.13 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Syrian Arab Republic 2.08 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Portugal was 2.16 % 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 28.55 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.54 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Portugal rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Portugal ranks 79th out of 205 countries with data for 2018.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.