Teachers in upper secondary education, female (number) (upper female) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Teachers in upper secondary education, female (number) (upper female) was 62,089 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Teachers in upper secondary education, female in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in upper secondary education, female in Saudi Arabia is 62,089, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in upper secondary education, female in Saudi Arabia peaked at 87,841 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 53,900, in 2005.
That places Saudi Arabia 26th out of 152 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Teachers in upper secondary education, female (number) (upper female) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 53,900 | — |
| 2008 | 59,958 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 64,212 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 83,881 | +30.6% |
| 2014 | 76,860 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 87,841 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | 83,827 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 69,249 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 69,706 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 60,792 | -12.8% |
| 2020 | 62,465 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 60,712 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 59,221 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 62,089 | +4.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 62,089 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11,215, 5.5× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 62,089 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13,722, 4.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,357 | 53,900 | 64,212 | 3 |
| 2010s | 76,022 | 60,792 | 87,841 | 7 |
| 2020s | 61,122 | 59,221 | 62,465 | 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, female in Saudi Arabia?
- Teachers in upper secondary education, female in Saudi Arabia was 62,089 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in upper secondary education, female recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 87,841 in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in upper secondary education, female recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,900 in 2005.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for teachers in upper secondary education, female?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in upper secondary education, female rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release