Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia

Cambodia: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 18,005 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
18,005
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
73rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
36,049
in 2018
All-time low
784
in 1994
Years of data
22
1972–2024

Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia, 1972–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1972199820241972: 1.3k1973: 1.2k1994: 7841995: 7841997: 8521999: 1.1k2000: 1.7k2001: 2.1k2002: 2.1k2003: 2.5k2004: 3.6k2005: 2.5k2006: 3.3k2011: 10.8k2015: 12.2k2017: 15.0k2018: 36.0k2019: 16.2k2021: 16.4k2022: 16.5k2023: 17.1k2024: 18.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia is 18,005, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 36,049 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 784, in 1994.

That places Cambodia 73rd out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1,214 1,164 1,263 2
1990s 871.5 784 1,066 4
2000s 2,537 1,664 3,605 7
2010s 18,036 10,758 36,049 5
2020s 17,008 16,438 18,005 4

Countries ranked near Cambodia

  1. 70 Iraq 19,231 compare
  2. 71 Croatia 19,176 compare
  3. 72 Afghanistan 18,920 compare
  4. 74 Finland 17,931 compare
  5. 75 Czechia 16,426 compare
  6. 76 Tajikistan 15,933 compare

See the full ranking of 406 places β†’

More education data for Cambodia

All data for Cambodia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia?
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia was 18,005 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 36,049 in 2018.
What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 784 in 1994.
How does Cambodia rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
Cambodia ranks 73rd out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia 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