Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa
South Africa: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -0.1818 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa, 1999–2023
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 South Africa is -0.1818 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 112.7% on the previous year and down 114.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa peaked at 12 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -5.37 % change on previous year, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 150th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.7962 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 2001 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +171.0% |
| 2002 | -5.37 % change on previous year | -207.8% |
| 2003 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2004 | 0.2207 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2005 | -5.23 % change on previous year | -2469.5% |
| 2006 | 12 % change on previous year | -329.4% |
| 2007 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2008 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 11.04 % change on previous year | +410.7% |
| 2016 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2020 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -254.5% |
| 2021 | -4.44 % change on previous year | +133.9% |
| 2022 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 2023 | -0.1818 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -0.1818 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -0.1818 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2 % change on previous year. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -2469.5% | 0.2207 % change on previous year | -5.23 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7962 % change on previous year | 0.7962 % change on previous year | 0.7962 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.73 % change on previous year | -5.37 % change on previous year | 12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1.23 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -4.44 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 147 Canada -0.0622 % change on previous year
- 148 Czechia -0.0878 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Sweden -0.1142 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Japan -0.3416 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Korea -0.3417 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Albania -0.3497 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in South Africa was -0.1818 % 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.37 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- South Africa ranks 150th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 114.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.