Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cuba
Cuba: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 61,590 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cuba, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cuba is 61,590, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cuba peaked at 154,807 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4,129, in 1971.
Cuba ranks 37th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,129 | — |
| 1973 | 4,697 | +13.8% |
| 1974 | 4,910 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 5,725 | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 5,380 | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 6,263 | +16.4% |
| 1979 | 10,139 | +61.9% |
| 1980 | 10,736 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 10,680 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 12,068 | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 12,222 | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 15,894 | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 17,717 | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 19,552 | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 21,573 | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 22,492 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 23,364 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 24,499 | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 24,668 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 24,915 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 25,264 | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 24,900 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 23,340 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 22,967 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 22,574 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 21,596 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 23,524 | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 23,705 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 22,687 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 24,199 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 44,669 | +84.6% |
| 2004 | 73,853 | +65.3% |
| 2005 | 91,087 | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 115,616 | +26.9% |
| 2007 | 135,800 | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 146,889 | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 154,807 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 152,801 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 93,986 | -38.5% |
| 2012 | 78,279 | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 68,997 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 65,621 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 56,868 | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 61,482 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 62,451 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 61,737 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 64,944 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 64,615 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 62,560 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 58,309 | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 61,590 | +5.6% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 61,590 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,749, 3.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 61,590 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5,642, 10.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Cuba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +84.6% | 24,199 | 44,669 |
| 2004 | +65.3% | 44,669 | 73,853 |
| 1979 | +61.9% | 6,263 | 10,139 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,892 | 4,129 | 10,139 | 7 |
| 1980s | 16,630 | 10,680 | 23,364 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,825 | 21,596 | 25,264 | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,331 | 22,687 | 154,807 | 10 |
| 2010s | 76,717 | 56,868 | 152,801 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,768 | 58,309 | 64,615 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cuba?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Cuba was 61,590 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 154,807 in 2009.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,129 in 1971.
- How does Cuba rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Cuba ranks 37th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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