Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil

Brazil: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 448,641 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
448,641
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
7th
of 183 countries
All-time high
464,407
in 2019
All-time low
42,968
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2024

Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil, 1970–2024

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil is 448,641, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 464,407 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42,968, in 1970.

Brazil ranks 7th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 76,088 42,968 104,231 10
1980s 120,826 109,788 128,029 8
1990s 147,612 131,641 173,836 8
2000s 290,952 183,194 375,202 9
2010s 426,112 345,335 464,407 10
2020s 441,947 438,364 448,641 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 4 Japan 562,090 compare
  2. 5 Mexico 490,309 compare
  3. 6 Germany 480,260 compare
  4. 8 Indonesia 296,495 compare
  5. 9 Korea 231,284 compare
  6. 10 Iran 230,289 compare

See the full ranking of 406 places β†’

More education data for Brazil

All data for Brazil β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil?
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Brazil was 448,641 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 464,407 in 2019.
What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 42,968 in 1970.
How does Brazil rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
Brazil ranks 7th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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