Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 18,005 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cambodia, 1972–2024
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 185 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.
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,263 | — |
| 1973 | 1,164 | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 784 | -32.6% |
| 1995 | 784 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 852 | +8.7% |
| 1999 | 1,066 | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 1,664 | +56.1% |
| 2001 | 2,124 | +27.6% |
| 2002 | 2,126 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 2,479 | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 3,605 | +45.4% |
| 2005 | 2,498 | -30.7% |
| 2006 | 3,261 | +30.5% |
| 2011 | 10,758 | +229.9% |
| 2015 | 12,246 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 14,960 | +22.2% |
| 2018 | 36,049 | +141.0% |
| 2019 | 16,167 | -55.2% |
| 2021 | 16,438 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 16,471 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 17,120 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 18,005 | +5.2% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 18,005 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,514, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 18,005 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15,678, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cambodia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +229.9% | 3,261 | 10,758 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Cambodia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
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 185 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release