Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 184,566 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
184,566
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
14th
of 185 countries
All-time high
184,702
in 2022
All-time low
9,229
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2023
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Türkiye, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Türkiye recorded 184,566 for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 184,702 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9,229, in 1971.
Türkiye ranks 14th 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 in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,229 | — |
| 1972 | 11,152 | +20.8% |
| 1973 | 11,098 | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 11,773 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 13,778 | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 15,560 | +12.9% |
| 1977 | 17,157 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 18,654 | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 20,697 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 21,242 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 21,577 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 23,364 | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 21,814 | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 20,492 | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 21,949 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 22,968 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 24,382 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 26,965 | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 28,343 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 32,029 | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 34,469 | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 35,123 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 38,468 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 42,475 | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 44,086 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 50,313 | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 56,401 | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 60,129 | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 65,204 | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 67,880 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 71,290 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 76,090 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 78,804 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 82,096 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 84,785 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 89,329 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 98,766 | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 100,504 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 105,427 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 111,495 | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 118,839 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 130,653 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 142,437 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 148,903 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 156,168 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 151,763 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 158,098 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 166,225 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 174,494 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 179,685 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 184,702 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 184,566 | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,344 | 9,229 | 20,697 | 9 |
| 1980s | 23,310 | 20,492 | 28,343 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,721 | 32,029 | 60,129 | 9 |
| 2000s | 81,475 | 65,204 | 100,504 | 10 |
| 2010s | 139,001 | 105,427 | 166,225 | 10 |
| 2020s | 180,862 | 174,494 | 184,702 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 11 Russia 216,103 compare
- 12 United Kingdom 204,932 compare
- 13 Spain 201,053 compare
- 15 Canada 173,685 compare
- 16 Philippines 167,296 compare
- 17 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 164,903 compare
More education data for Türkiye
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 299,967 (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 68.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.44 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 102.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Türkiye?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Türkiye was 184,566 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 184,702 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,229 in 1971.
- How does Türkiye rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 14th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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