Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia

Liberia: Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -3.97 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
-3.97 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 116.7%
World rank
157th
of 188 countries
All-time high
45.62 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-12.07 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
6
1999–2017

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia, 1999–2017

-20020401999200820171999: 45.6 % change on previous year2000: 14.9 % change on previous year2009: -1.5 % change on previous year2015: -12.1 % change on previous year2016: 23.8 % change on previous year2017: -4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia is -3.97 % change on previous year, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of down 116.7% on the previous year and down 171.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 45.62 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -12.07 % change on previous year, in 2015.

Liberia ranks 157th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia, 1999 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
1999 45.62 % change on previous year —
2000 14.91 % change on previous year -67.3%
2009 -1.46 % change on previous year -109.8%
2015 -12.07 % change on previous year +724.5%
2016 23.81 % change on previous year -297.2%
2017 -3.97 % change on previous year -116.7%

Liberia compared with similar countries

  • Liberia's -3.97 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.49 % change on previous year. (21 countries reporting)
  • Liberia's -3.97 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.61 % change on previous year. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 45.62 % change on previous year 45.62 % change on previous year 45.62 % change on previous year 1
2000s 6.72 % change on previous year -1.46 % change on previous year 14.91 % change on previous year 2
2010s 2.59 % change on previous year -12.07 % change on previous year 23.81 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 154 Solomon Islands -3.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 155 Iran -3.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 156 Dominica -3.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 158 Malta -4.01 % change on previous year compare
  5. 159 Pakistan -4.02 % change on previous year compare
  6. 160 Mauritius -4.03 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia?
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Liberia was -3.97 % change on previous year in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 45.62 % change on previous year in 1999.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was -12.07 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does Liberia rank for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
Liberia ranks 157th out of 188 countries with data for 2017.
Is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 171.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
233 places, 6,432 data points, 1971–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in primary education, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.