Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 712 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Eswatini, 1974–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 712 for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Eswatini peaked at 725 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 104, in 1977.
Eswatini ranks 151st of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 106 | — |
| 1975 | 136 | +28.3% |
| 1976 | 146 | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 104 | -28.8% |
| 1979 | 163 | +56.7% |
| 1980 | 183 | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 247 | +35.0% |
| 1990 | 447 | +81.0% |
| 1991 | 452 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 515 | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 467 | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 229 | -51.0% |
| 2000 | 351 | +53.3% |
| 2002 | 326 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 328 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 432 | +31.7% |
| 2006 | 462 | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 277 | -40.0% |
| 2013 | 459 | +65.7% |
| 2014 | 725 | +58.0% |
| 2015 | 712 | -1.8% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 712 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,514, 6% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 712 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,023, 18% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 131 | 104 | 163 | 5 |
| 1980s | 215 | 183 | 247 | 2 |
| 1990s | 422 | 229 | 515 | 5 |
| 2000s | 379.8 | 326 | 462 | 5 |
| 2010s | 543.25 | 277 | 725 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More education data for Eswatini
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,225 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,165 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,768 (2015)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,269 (2015)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 108,288 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 222,351 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.236 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1807 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Eswatini?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Eswatini was 712 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 725 in 2014.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 104 in 1977.
- How does Eswatini rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Eswatini ranks 151st out of 185 countries with data for 2015.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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