Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina

Argentina: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 142,283 in 2009. β—† Volatile

Latest (2009)
142,283
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
23rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
142,296
in 2006
All-time low
22,477
in 1970
Years of data
26
1970–2009

Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–2009

25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k1970198920091970: 22.5k1971: 27.0k1972: 29.8k1973: 39.0k1974: 42.0k1975: 45.2k1976: 39.0k1977: 42.5k1978: 42.4k1979: 44.4k1980: 46.3k1981: 47.6k1982: 53.2k1983: 56.1k1984: 64.2k1985: 70.7k1986: 70.0k1987: 75.2k1998: 116.1k1999: 101.6k2000: 112.7k2001: 129.9k2002: 127.1k2004: 141.6k2006: 142.3k2009: 142.3k

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 20 Ukraine 158,978 compare
  2. 21 Mongolia 150,282 compare
  3. 22 Egypt 149,359 compare
  4. 24 Italy 116,947 compare
  5. 25 Peru 113,786 compare
  6. 26 France 109,827 compare

See the full ranking of 406 places β†’

More education data for Argentina

All data for Argentina β†’

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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Indicator
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
406 places, 14,938 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release