Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 148,363 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq is 148,363, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 63.4% on the previous year and up 138.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 148,363 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 13,276, in 1971.
That places Iraq 43rd out of 214 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,276 | — |
| 1972 | 14,741 | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 16,182 | +9.8% |
| 1975 | 18,437 | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 21,454 | +16.4% |
| 1977 | 21,967 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 24,255 | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 29,209 | +20.4% |
| 1980 | 32,687 | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 33,514 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 35,825 | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 38,678 | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 42,374 | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 40,715 | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 42,998 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 48,459 | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 50,054 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 53,937 | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 59,117 | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 62,296 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 56,130 | -9.9% |
| 2000 | 62,034 | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 84,090 | +35.6% |
| 2004 | 90,825 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 148,363 | +63.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,940 | 13,276 | 29,209 | 8 |
| 1980s | 41,924 | 32,687 | 53,937 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,181 | 56,130 | 62,296 | 3 |
| 2000s | 96,328 | 62,034 | 148,363 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3 % change on previous year (2005)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 197,420 (2007)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 89,470 (2007)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 153,711 (2005)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3.01 % change on previous year (2005)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 271,197 (2005)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.99 % change on previous year (2005)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq was 148,363 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 148,363 in 2007.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,276 in 1971.
- How does Iraq rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 43rd out of 214 countries with data for 2007.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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