Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Iceland
Iceland: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 2,997 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iceland, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iceland is 2,997, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iceland peaked at 3,098 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 237, in 1971.
That places Iceland 127th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 237 | — |
| 1972 | 260 | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 354 | +36.2% |
| 1974 | 410 | +15.8% |
| 1975 | 447 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 575 | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 1,567 | +172.5% |
| 1999 | 1,429 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 1,668 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 1,953 | +17.1% |
| 2002 | 1,968 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 1,979 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 1,617 | -18.3% |
| 2005 | 1,782 | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 1,865 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 1,961 | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 2,083 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 2,178 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 2,106 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2,123 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 2,192 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 3,098 | +41.3% |
| 2023 | 2,997 | -3.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 2,997 is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,609, 24% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 2,997 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,669, 14% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +172.5% | 575 | 1,567 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 380.5 | 237 | 575 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,498 | 1,429 | 1,567 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,905 | 1,617 | 2,178 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,140 | 2,106 | 2,192 | 3 |
| 2020s | 3,048 | 2,997 | 3,098 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More education data for Iceland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iceland?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iceland was 2,997 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,098 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 237 in 1971.
- How does Iceland rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Iceland ranks 127th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release