Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) was 6,165 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan, 2000–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan stood at 6,165.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan peaked at 37,313 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4,303, in 2000.
That places Kazakhstan 20th out of 83 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,303 | — |
| 2006 | 6,527 | +51.7% |
| 2013 | 37,313 | +471.7% |
| 2014 | 11,326 | -69.6% |
| 2015 | 10,424 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 9,742 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 8,401 | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 7,246 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 7,179 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,842 | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 6,319 | -7.6% |
| 2025 | 6,165 | -2.4% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 6,165 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,511, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 6,165 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,501, 4.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,415 | 4,303 | 6,527 | 2 |
| 2010s | 13,090 | 7,179 | 37,313 | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,442 | 6,165 | 6,842 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 91.33 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 92.09 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan?
- Teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan was 6,165 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 37,313 in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,303 in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Kazakhstan ranks 20th out of 83 countries with data for 2025.
- Is teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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