Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 34,286 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 34,286 for teachers in secondary education, both sexes in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 44,440 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 5,938, in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 105th of 214 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 in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,938 | — |
| 1971 | 6,712 | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 6,883 | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 6,499 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 7,013 | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 12,218 | +74.2% |
| 1993 | 20,793 | +70.2% |
| 1998 | 21,052 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 38,596 | +83.3% |
| 2000 | 38,647 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 38,698 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 43,835 | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 43,163 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 44,440 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 34,286 | -22.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,609 | 5,938 | 7,013 | 5 |
| 1990s | 23,165 | 12,218 | 38,596 | 4 |
| 2000s | 41,757 | 38,647 | 44,440 | 5 |
| 2010s | 34,286 | 34,286 | 34,286 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 102 New Zealand 36,426 compare
- 103 Lao People's Democratic Republic 35,584 compare
- 104 Rwanda 34,324 compare
- 106 Mozambique 33,281 compare
- 107 Ireland 32,531 compare
- 108 Georgia 31,929 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 285,606 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.2517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 216,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -1.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 225,211 (2010)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -4.65 % change on previous year (2010)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,695 (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,999 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 130,070 (2010)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -5.46 % change on previous year (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Paraguay was 34,286 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 44,440 in 2004.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,938 in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 105th out of 214 countries with data for 2012.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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