Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … gaps in Turkey
Turkey: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes … gaps was 184,566 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps in Turkey, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps in Turkey stood at 184,566.
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 (number), gaps in Turkey peaked at 184,702 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9,229, in 1971.
That places Turkey 14th out of 185 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 … gaps in Turkey, 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% |
| 1996 | 47,200 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 50,313 | +6.6% |
| 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 | 44,069 | 32,029 | 60,129 | 10 |
| 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 Turkey
More education data for Turkey
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.5 (2017)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.4 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps in Turkey?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps in Turkey was 184,566 in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 184,702 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,229 in 1971.
- How does Turkey rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps?
- Turkey ranks 14th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) with 737 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) with 737 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.