Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 142,283 in 2009. β Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina, 1970β2009
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 183 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.
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 102.5% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0071 units per person (2008)
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 183 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release