Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 24,252 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia is 24,252, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 404.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 24,252 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 434, in 1974.
That places Ethiopia 60th out of 185 countries with data for 2014, 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 516 | — |
| 1972 | 568 | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 514 | -9.5% |
| 1974 | 434 | -15.6% |
| 1978 | 476 | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 662 | +39.1% |
| 1980 | 1,085 | +63.9% |
| 1981 | 1,051 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 1,137 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 1,269 | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 1,446 | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 1,314 | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 1,359 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1,395 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 1,699 | +21.8% |
| 1990 | 1,717 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 1,690 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 2,215 | +31.1% |
| 1995 | 1,937 | -12.6% |
| 1999 | 2,228 | +15.0% |
| 2000 | 2,497 | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 3,232 | +29.4% |
| 2002 | 3,313 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 4,224 | +27.5% |
| 2004 | 4,803 | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 4,847 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 11,800 | +143.4% |
| 2014 | 24,252 | +105.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 24,252 is above the median for low income countries, which is 4,757, 5.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 24,252 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,023, 6.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +143.4% | 4,847 | 11,800 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 528.33 | 434 | 662 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,306 | 1,051 | 1,699 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,957 | 1,690 | 2,228 | 5 |
| 2000s | 4,959 | 2,497 | 11,800 | 7 |
| 2010s | 24,252 | 24,252 | 24,252 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1206 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia was 24,252 in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,252 in 2014.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 434 in 1974.
- How does Ethiopia rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 60th out of 185 countries with data for 2014.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 404.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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