Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -6.75 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico, 1972–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded -6.75 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2016.
The figure is down 51.5% on the previous year and up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico peaked at 6.4 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -26.12 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Puerto Rico ranks 190th of 205 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -266.9% |
| 2011 | -12.47 % change on previous year | +86.8% |
| 2012 | -14.24 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -144.9% |
| 2014 | -26.12 % change on previous year | -508.2% |
| 2015 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 2016 | -6.75 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's -6.75 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.7558 % change on previous year. (75 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's -6.75 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7143 % change on previous year. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.34 % change on previous year | -6.67 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | -9.61 % change on previous year | -26.12 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 187 Congo -5.44 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Ghana -5.81 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Cuba -6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Marshall Islands -6.86 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Italy -7.6 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Micronesia, Federated States of -8.52 % change on previous year
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Puerto Rico was -6.75 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.12 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Puerto Rico ranks 190th out of 205 countries with data for 2016.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.