Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Philippines
Philippines: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 167,296 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Philippines, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Philippines is 167,296, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 167,296 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27,564, in 1972.
Philippines ranks 16th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 28,977 | — |
| 1972 | 27,564 | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 28,460 | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 30,061 | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 30,922 | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 31,783 | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 38,226 | +20.3% |
| 1980 | 40,022 | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 43,770 | +9.4% |
| 1982 | 44,506 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 47,333 | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 49,679 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 54,691 | +10.1% |
| 1986 | 57,000 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 70,012 | +22.8% |
| 1990 | 53,385 | -23.7% |
| 1995 | 66,876 | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 98,459 | +47.2% |
| 1999 | 93,744 | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 93,956 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 99,015 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 109,979 | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 113,803 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 112,941 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 146,376 | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 152,688 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 151,252 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 143,044 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 136,186 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 145,815 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 148,031 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 167,296 | +13.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 167,296 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,749, 8.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 167,296 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15,678, 10.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,856 | 27,564 | 38,226 | 7 |
| 1980s | 50,877 | 40,022 | 70,012 | 8 |
| 1990s | 78,116 | 53,385 | 98,459 | 4 |
| 2000s | 105,939 | 93,956 | 113,803 | 5 |
| 2010s | 145,909 | 136,186 | 152,688 | 5 |
| 2020s | 153,714 | 145,815 | 167,296 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Philippines?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Philippines was 167,296 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 167,296 in 2023.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,564 in 1972.
- How does Philippines rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 16th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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