Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga
Tonga: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -2.69 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga, 1985–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tonga recorded -2.69 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2015.
That represents a change of down 205.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga peaked at 5.29 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -28.25 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Tonga 171st out of 205 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -1.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -4.88 % change on previous year | +220.3% |
| 1991 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -208.3% |
| 1999 | -28.25 % change on previous year | -634.1% |
| 2000 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2001 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -318.2% |
| 2002 | -0.8815 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2008 | 0.5092 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2009 | -0.6079 % change on previous year | -219.4% |
| 2010 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -301.2% |
| 2011 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +130.5% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -2.69 % change on previous year | — |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's -2.69 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- Tonga's -2.69 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.32 % change on previous year. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.2 % change on previous year | -4.88 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | -11.48 % change on previous year | -28.25 % change on previous year | 5.29 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.1095 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.3387 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 168 Bosnia and Herzegovina -2.36 % change on previous year
- 169 Cape Verde -2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Madagascar -2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Costa Rica -2.69 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Honduras -2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Liechtenstein -2.7 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Tonga
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,086 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 20 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,228 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,164 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,132 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15,644 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1502 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Tonga was -2.69 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 5.29 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was -28.25 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Tonga rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Tonga ranks 171st out of 205 countries with data for 2015.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 205.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.
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- 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.