Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 22,410 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Tunisia, 1972–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2012, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 22,410. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 96.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 22,410 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 628, in 1972.
Tunisia ranks 63rd 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 628 | — |
| 1973 | 884 | +40.8% |
| 1974 | 1,160 | +31.2% |
| 1975 | 1,350 | +16.4% |
| 1976 | 1,427 | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 3,089 | +116.5% |
| 1978 | 3,471 | +12.4% |
| 1979 | 3,646 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 3,647 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,031 | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 4,070 | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 4,105 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 4,397 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 4,672 | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 5,194 | +11.2% |
| 1987 | 5,171 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 3,739 | -27.7% |
| 1989 | 3,901 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 4,225 | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 4,550 | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 4,941 | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 5,360 | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 5,655 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 5,944 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 6,481 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 6,641 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 7,263 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 8,261 | +13.7% |
| 2000 | 9,370 | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 10,293 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 11,412 | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 12,937 | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 14,700 | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 16,671 | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 16,919 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 18,117 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 18,608 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 20,049 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 21,210 | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 21,552 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 22,410 | +4.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 22,410 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,514, 1.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 22,410 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18,920, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +116.5% | 1,427 | 3,089 |
| 1988 | -27.7% | 5,171 | 3,739 |
| 1973 | +40.8% | 628 | 884 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,957 | 628 | 3,646 | 8 |
| 1980s | 4,293 | 3,647 | 5,194 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,932 | 4,225 | 8,261 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,908 | 9,370 | 20,049 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,724 | 21,210 | 22,410 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 60 Ethiopia 24,252 compare
- 61 Azerbaijan 24,057 compare
- 62 Uruguay 23,428 compare
- 64 Kyrgyzstan 22,120 compare
- 65 Ghana 21,721 compare
- 66 United Arab Emirates 21,326 compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Tunisia was 22,410 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 22,410 in 2012.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 628 in 1972.
- How does Tunisia rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 63rd out of 185 countries with data for 2012.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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