Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 142,283 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina is 142,283, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 142,296 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 22,477, in 1970.
That places Argentina 23rd out of 185 countries with data for 2009, 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 programmes, both sexes (number) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22,477 | — |
| 1971 | 26,971 | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 29,804 | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 38,964 | +30.7% |
| 1974 | 41,968 | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 45,204 | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 39,007 | -13.7% |
| 1977 | 42,500 | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 42,377 | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 44,402 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 46,267 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 47,637 | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 53,166 | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 56,089 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 64,230 | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 70,699 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 69,985 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 75,244 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 116,114 | +54.3% |
| 1999 | 101,570 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 112,721 | +11.0% |
| 2001 | 129,871 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 127,077 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 141,625 | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 142,296 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 142,283 | -0.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 142,283 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,749, 7.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 142,283 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,642, 25.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +54.3% | 75,244 | 116,114 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37,367 | 22,477 | 45,204 | 10 |
| 1980s | 60,415 | 46,267 | 75,244 | 8 |
| 1990s | 108,842 | 101,570 | 116,114 | 2 |
| 2000s | 132,646 | 112,721 | 142,296 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina was 142,283 in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 142,296 in 2006.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,477 in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 185 countries with data for 2009.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release