Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 122,342 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
122,342
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
27th
of 154 countries
All-time high
164,260
in 2015
All-time low
101,347
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 122,342 for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 164,260 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 101,347, in 2005.
Saudi Arabia ranks 27th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 101,347 | — |
| 2009 | 118,943 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 148,950 | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 147,366 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 164,260 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 160,401 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 138,234 | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 137,929 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 115,067 | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 124,236 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 120,205 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 116,735 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 122,342 | +4.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 122,342 is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,357, 7.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 122,342 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 32,391, 3.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 110,145 | 101,347 | 118,943 | 2 |
| 2010s | 144,601 | 115,067 | 164,260 | 7 |
| 2020s | 120,880 | 116,735 | 124,236 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 122,342 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 164,260 in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,347 in 2005.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 27th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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