Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq

Iraq: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 148,363 in 2007. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2007)
148,363
Change on year
up 63.4%
World rank
43rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
148,363
in 2007
All-time low
13,276
in 1971
Years of data
25
1971–2007

Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007

050.0k100.0k150.0k1971198920071971: 13.3k1972: 14.7k1974: 16.2k1975: 18.4k1976: 21.5k1977: 22.0k1978: 24.3k1979: 29.2k1980: 32.7k1981: 33.5k1982: 35.8k1983: 38.7k1984: 42.4k1985: 40.7k1986: 43.0k1987: 48.5k1988: 50.1k1989: 53.9k1993: 59.1k1996: 62.3k1999: 56.1k2000: 62.0k2003: 84.1k2004: 90.8k2007: 148.4k

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

Annual values for Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number) in Iraq, 1971 to 2007.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 40 Kenya 168,396 compare
  2. 41 Sri Lanka 155,543 compare
  3. 42 Myanmar 153,660 compare
  4. 44 Belgium 137,795 compare
  5. 45 Canada 133,275 compare
  6. 46 Romania 125,405 compare

See the full ranking of 435 places →

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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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Indicator
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
435 places, 16,781 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release