Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual in Portugal
Portugal: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual was 21.66 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal is 21.66 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 260.1% on the previous year and up 603.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal peaked at 66.3 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -10.05 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Portugal 10th out of 163 countries with data for 2023, 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 … annual in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 20.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1974 | 8.88 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1975 | 12.44 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 1976 | 66.3 % change on previous year | +432.9% |
| 1977 | 14.37 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1978 | -7.99 % change on previous year | -155.6% |
| 1979 | 26.48 % change on previous year | -431.5% |
| 1980 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 1981 | -0.2611 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1982 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -2502.7% |
| 1983 | 10.93 % change on previous year | +74.2% |
| 1984 | -0.6107 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 1985 | -10.05 % change on previous year | +1545.1% |
| 1986 | 10.68 % change on previous year | -206.3% |
| 1987 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1991 | 8.94 % change on previous year | +255.1% |
| 1994 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2003 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2004 | 0.583 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2005 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +74.8% |
| 2006 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +76.4% |
| 2007 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -302.9% |
| 2008 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2009 | 0.5742 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2010 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +311.0% |
| 2011 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +116.3% |
| 2012 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2013 | -4.3 % change on previous year | +66.2% |
| 2014 | -5.51 % change on previous year | +27.9% |
| 2015 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2016 | 0.7234 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 2017 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +146.1% |
| 2018 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +80.7% |
| 2019 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 0.7539 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 2021 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +244.8% |
| 2022 | 6.02 % change on previous year | +131.4% |
| 2023 | 21.66 % change on previous year | +260.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … annual in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +2502.7% | -0.2611 % change on previous year | 6.27 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | -1545.1% | -0.6107 % change on previous year | -10.05 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.14 % change on previous year | -7.99 % change on previous year | 66.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.7 % change on previous year | -10.05 % change on previous year | 10.93 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.77 % change on previous year | 6.6 % change on previous year | 8.94 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.1258 % change on previous year | -3.65 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0345 % change on previous year | -5.51 % change on previous year | 5.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.76 % change on previous year | 0.7539 % change on previous year | 21.66 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 7 Eritrea 29.18 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Lithuania 29.15 % change on previous year compare
- 9 South Africa 27.67 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Algeria 20.71 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Peru 19.88 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Honduras 19.81 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Portugal
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.73 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.49 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal was 21.66 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 66.3 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.05 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Portugal rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Portugal ranks 10th out of 163 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 603.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.