Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual in China
China: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in China, 1974–2011
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in China is 3.19 % change on previous year, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 24.5% on the previous year and down 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in China peaked at 74.42 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -6.32 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places China 70th out of 163 countries with data for 2011, 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 … annual in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 1977 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 1978 | 11.4 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 1979 | 10.6 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 12.23 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 21.73 % change on previous year | +77.7% |
| 1982 | 0.28 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 1983 | 18.46 % change on previous year | +6492.2% |
| 1986 | 9.57 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1987 | 14.91 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 1998 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 1999 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -312.6% |
| 2000 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 2001 | 12.48 % change on previous year | +223.1% |
| 2002 | 15.5 % change on previous year | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2004 | 8.43 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 74.42 % change on previous year | +783.1% |
| 2006 | -5.11 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2007 | 10.92 % change on previous year | -313.8% |
| 2008 | 7.9 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 2009 | -6.32 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 2010 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 2011 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +6492.2% | 0.28 % change on previous year | 18.46 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +783.1% | 8.43 % change on previous year | 74.42 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 11.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 12.86 % change on previous year | 0.28 % change on previous year | 21.73 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | -0.6428 % change on previous year | -2.43 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.13 % change on previous year | -6.32 % change on previous year | 74.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.7 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 4.22 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
- 67 Colombia 3.51 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Azerbaijan 3.48 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Luxembourg 3.34 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Cape Verde 3.03 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Iraq 3 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Spain 2.99 % change on previous year compare
More education data for China
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.37 (1997)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.32 (1997)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in China?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in China was 3.19 % change on previous year in 2011, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 74.42 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.32 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does China rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number)?
- China ranks 70th out of 163 countries with data for 2011.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.