Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes was 42,585 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1973–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2013, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe stood at 42,585. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe peaked at 42,585 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,221, in 1973.
That places Zimbabwe 96th out of 214 countries with data for 2013, 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3,221 | — |
| 1974 | 3,383 | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 3,801 | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 3,792 | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 3,736 | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 3,580 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 3,782 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 6,148 | +62.6% |
| 1982 | 8,549 | +39.1% |
| 1983 | 10,440 | +22.1% |
| 1986 | 19,507 | +86.8% |
| 1987 | 21,981 | +12.7% |
| 1988 | 23,598 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 24,547 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 25,225 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 23,233 | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 21,403 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 25,702 | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 27,458 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 28,254 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 29,074 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 30,572 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 34,163 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 35,416 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 31,957 | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 33,964 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 41,759 | +23.0% |
| 2013 | 42,585 | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,586 | 3,221 | 3,801 | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,819 | 3,782 | 24,547 | 8 |
| 1990s | 26,365 | 21,403 | 30,572 | 8 |
| 2000s | 33,875 | 31,957 | 35,416 | 4 |
| 2010s | 42,172 | 41,759 | 42,585 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- 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)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2015)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 90,330 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 42,585 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 42,585 in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,221 in 1973.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 96th out of 214 countries with data for 2013.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release