Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 9,565 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua is 9,565, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua peaked at 9,565 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 604, in 1970.
That places Nicaragua 99th 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 in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 604 | — |
| 1971 | 678 | +12.3% |
| 1972 | 652 | -3.8% |
| 1973 | 756 | +16.0% |
| 1974 | 867 | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 1,066 | +23.0% |
| 1976 | 1,155 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 1,236 | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 1,299 | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 1,369 | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 1,715 | +25.3% |
| 1984 | 1,887 | +10.0% |
| 1986 | 1,903 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 1,930 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 2,130 | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 2,274 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 3,062 | +34.7% |
| 1997 | 3,840 | +25.4% |
| 2002 | 6,547 | +70.5% |
| 2023 | 9,565 | +46.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 923.67 | 604 | 1,299 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,761 | 1,369 | 1,930 | 5 |
| 1990s | 2,826 | 2,130 | 3,840 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6,547 | 6,547 | 6,547 | 1 |
| 2020s | 9,565 | 9,565 | 9,565 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 96 Bosnia and Herzegovina 10,588 compare
- 97 Puerto Rico 10,122 compare
- 98 Albania 9,862 compare
- 100 Slovenia 9,485 compare
- 101 Palestine, State of 9,395 compare
- 102 Lao People's Democratic Republic 8,756 compare
More education data for Nicaragua
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 29,707 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 28.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 109.54 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 109.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua was 9,565 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 9,565 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 604 in 1970.
- How does Nicaragua rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Nicaragua ranks 99th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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