Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes was 8,512 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
8,512
World rank
92nd
of 154 countries
All-time high
17,462
in 2010
All-time low
5,274
in 2018
Years of data
8
2010–2024

Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico, 2010–2024

5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k17.5k2010201720242010: 17.5k2012: 13.3k2013: 8.7k2014: 8.6k2015: 8.2k2016: 7.6k2018: 5.3k2024: 8.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Puerto Rico recorded 8,512 for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico peaked at 17,462 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5,274, in 2018.

That places Puerto Rico 92nd out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) in Puerto Rico, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 17,462
2012 13,339 -23.6%
2013 8,664 -35.0%
2014 8,604 -0.7%
2015 8,173 -5.0%
2016 7,621 -6.8%
2018 5,274 -30.8%
2024 8,512 +61.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9,877 5,274 17,462 7
2020s 8,512 8,512 8,512 1

Countries ranked near Puerto Rico

  1. 89 Panama 10,071 compare
  2. 90 Oman 10,013 compare
  3. 91 Congo 9,563 compare
  4. 93 Albania 8,307 compare
  5. 94 Uruguay 8,231
  6. 95 El Salvador 7,877 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico?
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico was 8,512 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Puerto Rico?
The highest recorded value was 17,462 in 2010.
What is the lowest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Puerto Rico?
The lowest recorded value was 5,274 in 2018.
How does Puerto Rico rank for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
Puerto Rico ranks 92nd out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
Is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Puerto Rico 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