Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 38,043 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 38,043, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 38,187 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,629, in 1975.
That places Sierra Leone 99th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,699 | — |
| 1972 | 1,871 | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 1,950 | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 1,629 | -16.5% |
| 1976 | 2,596 | +59.4% |
| 1977 | 2,652 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 2,855 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 4,520 | +58.3% |
| 1985 | 4,927 | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 3,006 | -39.0% |
| 1988 | 5,820 | +93.6% |
| 1989 | 5,130 | -11.9% |
| 1990 | 5,451 | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 5,969 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 5,840 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 17,194 | +194.4% |
| 2012 | 18,482 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 20,196 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 21,874 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 22,129 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 20,754 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 30,355 | +46.3% |
| 2019 | 29,729 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 29,940 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 30,710 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 38,187 | +24.3% |
| 2024 | 38,043 | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,179 | 1,629 | 2,855 | 7 |
| 1980s | 4,681 | 3,006 | 5,820 | 5 |
| 1990s | 5,710 | 5,451 | 5,969 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,840 | 5,840 | 5,840 | 1 |
| 2010s | 22,589 | 17,194 | 30,355 | 8 |
| 2020s | 34,220 | 29,940 | 38,187 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 553,045 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 18.85 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 178,431 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 9,041 (2002)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.44 % change on previous year (2002)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,753 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,822 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2,602 (2002)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.2 % change on previous year (2002)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 38,043 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 38,187 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,629 in 1975.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 99th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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