Afghanistan—Primary School Teachers
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #48 of 201
Latest Value
135,751
2019
YoY Change
+1.2%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#48
of 201 countries
Maximum
142,880
2015
Minimum
110,312
2007
CAGR
+1.6%
13 years
Last
135,751
Previous
134,145
Highest
142,880
Lowest
110,312
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 135,751 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 134,145 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 132,347 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 140,529 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 142,880 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 130,957 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 129,093 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 121,593 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 118,858 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 115,454 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 113,763 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 110,312 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 110,313 |
Top Countries — Primary School Teachers
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World | 34.1M | 2024 |
| 2 | China | 6.7M | 2024 |
| 3 | India | 5.0M | 2024 |
| 4 | United States | 1.8M | 2023 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 1.5M | 2025 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 913,305 | 2021 |
| 7 | Brazil | 819,787 | 2023 |
| 8 | Mexico | 571,832 | 2023 |
| 9 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 561,172 | 2023 |
| 10 | Philippines | 527,504 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Primary School Teachers — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Bulk file (csv), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09.
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