Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 14,104 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Mozambique, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2018, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Mozambique stood at 14,104.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 437.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 14,235 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 164, in 1977.
That places Mozambique 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018, 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 210 | — |
| 1973 | 326 | +55.2% |
| 1977 | 164 | -49.7% |
| 1979 | 214 | +30.5% |
| 1980 | 244 | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 300 | +23.0% |
| 1982 | 323 | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 331 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 368 | +11.2% |
| 1992 | 720 | +95.7% |
| 1993 | 877 | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 833 | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 715 | -14.2% |
| 1996 | 915 | +28.0% |
| 2004 | 2,516 | +175.0% |
| 2005 | 3,009 | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 3,050 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 3,292 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 2,624 | -20.3% |
| 2009 | 4,707 | +79.4% |
| 2010 | 6,393 | +35.8% |
| 2011 | 8,291 | +29.7% |
| 2012 | 8,632 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 11,264 | +30.5% |
| 2014 | 10,338 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 14,235 | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 14,104 | -0.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 14,104 is above the median for low income countries, which is 4,757, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 14,104 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,023, 3.5× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +175.0% | 915 | 2,516 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 228.5 | 164 | 326 | 4 |
| 1980s | 313.2 | 244 | 368 | 5 |
| 1990s | 812 | 715 | 915 | 5 |
| 2000s | 3,200 | 2,516 | 4,707 | 6 |
| 2010s | 10,465 | 6,393 | 14,235 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Mozambique was 14,104 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 14,235 in 2017.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 164 in 1977.
- How does Mozambique rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 437.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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