Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Spain
Spain: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 201,053 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Spain, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Spain stood at 201,053. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Spain peaked at 201,053 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 19,617, in 1972.
That places Spain 13th out of 185 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 19,617 | — |
| 1973 | 26,157 | +33.3% |
| 1974 | 27,909 | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 28,499 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 29,701 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 34,100 | +14.8% |
| 1978 | 32,284 | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 37,468 | +16.1% |
| 1980 | 40,976 | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 42,831 | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 44,241 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 45,689 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 47,087 | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 47,539 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 47,504 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 48,982 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 52,206 | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 55,504 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 59,056 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 65,736 | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 70,410 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 76,705 | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 80,642 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 82,234 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 88,223 | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 107,679 | +22.1% |
| 2000 | 107,032 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 119,279 | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 133,546 | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 136,436 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 140,740 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 144,973 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 146,229 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 144,091 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 145,673 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 151,598 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 155,239 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 153,364 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 155,538 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 151,351 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 153,905 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 157,001 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 164,190 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 167,063 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 171,869 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 175,759 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 175,019 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 179,661 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 186,592 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 195,221 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 201,053 | +3.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 201,053 is above the median for high income countries, which is 12,609, 15.9× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Spain's 201,053 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20,669, 9.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +33.3% | 19,617 | 26,157 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29,467 | 19,617 | 37,468 | 8 |
| 1980s | 47,256 | 40,976 | 55,504 | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,836 | 59,056 | 107,679 | 8 |
| 2000s | 136,960 | 107,032 | 151,598 | 10 |
| 2010s | 160,528 | 151,351 | 175,759 | 10 |
| 2020s | 187,509 | 175,019 | 201,053 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Spain?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Spain was 201,053 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 201,053 in 2024.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,617 in 1972.
- How does Spain rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 13th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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