Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Egypt
Egypt: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 507,445 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
507,445
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
15th
of 214 countries
All-time high
602,579
in 2018
All-time low
57,986
in 1971
Years of data
40
1971–2024
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Egypt, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Egypt is 507,445, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 602,579 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 57,986, in 1971.
That places Egypt 15th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 57,986 | — |
| 1972 | 58,556 | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 62,684 | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 69,470 | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 78,789 | +13.4% |
| 1977 | 80,745 | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 91,083 | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 100,288 | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 111,877 | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 121,999 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 120,958 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 142,916 | +18.2% |
| 1984 | 149,712 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 187,580 | +25.3% |
| 1987 | 208,247 | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 230,089 | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 248,101 | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 286,797 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 283,170 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 296,668 | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 309,131 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 333,706 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 369,107 | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 424,586 | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 453,967 | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 473,713 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 490,647 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 480,685 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 485,186 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 487,709 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 549,344 | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 591,205 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 587,512 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 602,579 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 594,045 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 583,994 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 569,800 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 481,408 | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 571,544 | +18.7% |
| 2024 | 507,445 | -11.2% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 507,445 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 51,488, 9.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 507,445 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 72,060, 7.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 74,950 | 57,986 | 100,288 | 8 |
| 1980s | 159,172 | 111,877 | 230,089 | 8 |
| 1990s | 333,915 | 248,101 | 453,967 | 9 |
| 2000s | 494,547 | 473,713 | 549,344 | 6 |
| 2010s | 593,835 | 587,512 | 602,579 | 4 |
| 2020s | 542,838 | 481,408 | 583,994 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 12 Democratic Republic of Congo 621,578 compare
- 13 Germany 618,670 compare
- 14 Bangladesh 571,690 compare
- 16 Philippines 495,843 compare
- 17 France 457,956 compare
- 18 Vietnam 456,146 compare
More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Egypt?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Egypt was 507,445 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 602,579 in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,986 in 1971.
- How does Egypt rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 15th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release