Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 2,165 in 2004. ▲ Rising
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Kuwait, 1971–2004
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Kuwait is 2,165, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 2,165 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 244, in 1971.
That places Kuwait 132nd out of 185 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 244 | — |
| 1972 | 250 | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 291 | +16.4% |
| 1974 | 399 | +37.1% |
| 1975 | 497 | +24.6% |
| 1976 | 596 | +19.9% |
| 1977 | 813 | +36.4% |
| 1978 | 1,020 | +25.5% |
| 1979 | 1,157 | +13.4% |
| 1980 | 1,178 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 1,151 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 1,279 | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 1,355 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 1,502 | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 1,534 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 1,430 | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 1,339 | -6.4% |
| 1988 | 1,653 | +23.5% |
| 1990 | 1,364 | -17.5% |
| 1992 | 1,771 | +29.8% |
| 1993 | 1,770 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 1,887 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 1,688 | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 1,749 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 1,691 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 1,891 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 2,165 | +14.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2,165 is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,609, 17% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2,165 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18,920, 11% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 585.22 | 244 | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,380 | 1,151 | 1,653 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,726 | 1,364 | 1,891 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,165 | 2,165 | 2,165 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Kuwait?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Kuwait was 2,165 in 2004, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,165 in 2004.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 244 in 1971.
- How does Kuwait rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 132nd out of 185 countries with data for 2004.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait 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