Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Colombia
Colombia: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 161,159 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
161,159
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
18th
of 185 countries
All-time high
162,209
in 2018
All-time low
10,295
in 1970
Years of data
45
1970–2022
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Colombia, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Colombia stood at 161,159.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 162,209 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,295, in 1970.
Colombia ranks 18th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10,295 | — |
| 1971 | 12,979 | +26.1% |
| 1972 | 13,866 | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 14,976 | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 17,655 | +17.9% |
| 1975 | 21,153 | +19.8% |
| 1976 | 20,402 | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 24,960 | +22.3% |
| 1978 | 26,240 | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 27,215 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 31,136 | +14.4% |
| 1981 | 34,844 | +11.9% |
| 1982 | 38,464 | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 39,292 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 41,636 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 43,227 | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 43,279 | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 44,269 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 47,990 | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 51,725 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 52,445 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 54,164 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 54,414 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 55,796 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 60,772 | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 66,538 | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 79,532 | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 86,166 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 85,743 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 88,687 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 83,342 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 87,544 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 93,673 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 87,397 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 88,337 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 110,488 | +25.1% |
| 2013 | 116,810 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 143,055 | +22.5% |
| 2015 | 149,280 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 152,876 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 162,209 | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 161,535 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 153,824 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 155,700 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 161,159 | +3.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 161,159 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,749, 8.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 161,159 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,642, 28.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,974 | 10,295 | 27,215 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,586 | 31,136 | 51,725 | 10 |
| 1990s | 63,728 | 52,445 | 86,166 | 8 |
| 2000s | 90,651 | 83,342 | 110,488 | 8 |
| 2010s | 147,628 | 116,810 | 162,209 | 6 |
| 2020s | 156,894 | 153,824 | 161,159 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Colombia?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Colombia was 161,159 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 162,209 in 2018.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,295 in 1970.
- How does Colombia rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 18th out of 185 countries with data for 2022.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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February 2026 Data Release