Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 28,483 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Azerbaijan, 2016–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Azerbaijan is 28,483, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Azerbaijan peaked at 36,831 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 27,359, in 2023.
Azerbaijan ranks 64th of 154 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 36,831 | — |
| 2017 | 35,720 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 35,031 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 32,470 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 31,154 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 28,825 | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 27,957 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 27,359 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 28,483 | +4.1% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 28,483 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,179, 2.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 28,483 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,099, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,013 | 32,470 | 36,831 | 4 |
| 2020s | 28,756 | 27,359 | 31,154 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More education data for Azerbaijan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,398 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,610 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,195 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 94,762 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 603,966 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0592 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Azerbaijan?
- Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Azerbaijan was 28,483 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 36,831 in 2016.
- What is the lowest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,359 in 2023.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Azerbaijan ranks 64th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release