Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.98 % change on previous year in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe, 1974–2013
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 1.98 % change on previous year for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2013.
The figure is down 68.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe peaked at 62.56 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -9.77 % change on previous year, in 2002.
Zimbabwe ranks 84th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -0.2368 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1978 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +523.7% |
| 1979 | -4.18 % change on previous year | +182.7% |
| 1980 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -235.1% |
| 1981 | 62.56 % change on previous year | +1008.7% |
| 1982 | 39.05 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1983 | 22.12 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 1987 | 12.68 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1988 | 7.36 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1989 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 1992 | -7.9 % change on previous year | -296.4% |
| 1993 | -7.88 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 20.09 % change on previous year | -355.0% |
| 1995 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1996 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1997 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 11.75 % change on previous year | +304.7% |
| 2001 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2002 | -9.77 % change on previous year | -366.3% |
| 2003 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -164.3% |
| 2013 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.98 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.53 % change on previous year, 78% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.98 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2 % change on previous year, 99% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +1008.7% | 5.64 % change on previous year | 62.56 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | -523.7% | -0.2368 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +355.0% | -7.88 % change on previous year | 20.09 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2149 % change on previous year | -4.18 % change on previous year | 5.03 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 21.92 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year | 62.56 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.82 % change on previous year | -7.9 % change on previous year | 20.09 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.98 % change on previous year | -9.77 % change on previous year | 11.75 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.98 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 1.98 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 81 Peru 2.13 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Syrian Arab Republic 2.08 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Rwanda 2.03 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Guadeloupe 1.97 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Philippines 1.94 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Spain 1.9 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Zimbabwe was 1.98 % change on previous year in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 62.56 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.77 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Zimbabwe ranks 84th out of 205 countries with data for 2013.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.