Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) in Germany
Germany: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) was 2,837 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Germany recorded 2,837 for teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 8,699.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany peaked at 2,935 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.13, in 2015.
Germany ranks 29th of 83 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 tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 51.29 | — |
| 2014 | 32.25 | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 26.13 | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 36.72 | +40.5% |
| 2017 | 32.32 | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 38.97 | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 2,456 | +6203.0% |
| 2020 | 2,327 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 2,935 | +26.1% |
| 2022 | 2,923 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 2,800 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 2,837 | +1.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2,837 is above the median for high income countries, which is 467, 6.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2,837 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,501, 1.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 381.99 | 26.13 | 2,456 | 7 |
| 2020s | 2,764 | 2,327 | 2,935 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.48 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.73 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany?
- Teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Germany was 2,837 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,935 in 2021.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.13 in 2015.
- How does Germany rank for teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 29th out of 83 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,699.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release