Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 3,692 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3,692, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 84.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 28,877 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,315, in 1971.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd of 185 countries on this measure, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,315 | — |
| 1972 | 1,332 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 1,583 | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 1,878 | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 2,010 | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 2,433 | +21.0% |
| 1978 | 2,722 | +11.9% |
| 1979 | 2,782 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 3,265 | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 3,272 | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 3,280 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 3,506 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 3,873 | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 3,788 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 16,316 | +330.7% |
| 2007 | 16,913 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 20,112 | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 23,009 | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 23,116 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 28,877 | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 3,692 | -87.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3,692 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4,757, 78% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3,692 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,023, 92% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +330.7% | 3,788 | 16,316 |
| 2020 | -87.2% | 28,877 | 3,692 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,007 | 1,315 | 2,782 | 8 |
| 1980s | 3,439 | 3,265 | 3,873 | 5 |
| 1990s | 3,788 | 3,788 | 3,788 | 1 |
| 2000s | 19,088 | 16,316 | 23,009 | 4 |
| 2010s | 25,996 | 23,116 | 28,877 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,692 | 3,692 | 3,692 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3,692 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 28,877 in 2013.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,315 in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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