Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan

Pakistan: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes was 1.55 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.55 million
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
3rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
1.55 million
in 2024
All-time low
75,763
in 2003
Years of data
16
2003–2024

Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan, 2003–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2003201320242003: 75.8k2004: 81.8k2005: 102.5k2011: 146.5k2012: 155.5k2013: 164.3k2014: 162.5k2015: 190.9k2016: 195.8k2017: 190.9k2018: 206.8k2019: 905.9k2021: 955.4k2022: 927.0k2023: 1.3M2024: 1.6M

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 1.55 million for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 855.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan peaked at 1.55 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 75,763, in 2003.

That places Pakistan 3rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) in Pakistan, 2003 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2003 75,763
2004 81,823 +8.0%
2005 102,499 +25.3%
2011 146,543 +43.0%
2012 155,481 +6.1%
2013 164,279 +5.7%
2014 162,549 -1.1%
2015 190,900 +17.4%
2016 195,772 +2.6%
2017 190,873 -2.5%
2018 206,821 +8.4%
2019 905,912 +338.0%
2021 955,357 +5.5%
2022 927,008 -3.0%
2023 1.33 million +43.6%
2024 1.55 million +16.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 86,695 75,763 102,499 3
2010s 257,681 146,543 905,912 9
2020s 1.19 million 927,008 1.55 million 4

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 1 India 3.66 million compare
  2. 2 China 3.28 million compare
  3. 4 United States 844,958 compare
  4. 5 Indonesia 670,613 compare
  5. 6 Nigeria 453,786 compare

See the full ranking of 365 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan?
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Pakistan was 1.55 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 1.55 million in 2024.
What is the lowest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 75,763 in 2003.
How does Pakistan rank for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
Pakistan ranks 3rd out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 855.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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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Indicator
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
365 places, 8,409 data points, 1971–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release