Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Nepal
Nepal: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 12,082 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nepal, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nepal stood at 12,082. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 24.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nepal peaked at 12,082 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,516, in 1975.
Nepal ranks 89th of 185 countries on this measure, 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,800 | — |
| 1975 | 1,516 | -15.8% |
| 1976 | 1,756 | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 1,980 | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 2,311 | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 2,918 | +26.3% |
| 1983 | 3,795 | +30.1% |
| 1989 | 4,694 | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 4,925 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 4,598 | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 6,893 | +49.9% |
| 2006 | 8,467 | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 9,932 | +17.3% |
| 2020 | 9,677 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 10,554 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 10,916 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 12,082 | +10.7% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 12,082 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,514, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 12,082 is below the median for South Asia, which is 13,624, 89% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,873 | 1,516 | 2,311 | 5 |
| 1980s | 3,802 | 2,918 | 4,694 | 3 |
| 1990s | 4,925 | 4,925 | 4,925 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7,472 | 4,598 | 9,932 | 4 |
| 2020s | 10,807 | 9,677 | 12,082 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nepal?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nepal was 12,082 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 12,082 in 2024.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,516 in 1975.
- How does Nepal rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 89th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Nepal 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