Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was 6.32 % change on previous year in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
6.32 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 73.7%
World rank
34th
of 188 countries
All-time high
24.02 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-10.92 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
6
1988–2017

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1988–2017

-10010201988200220171988: 8.5 % change on previous year2005: 7.8 % change on previous year2012: 0 % change on previous year2015: -10.9 % change on previous year2016: 24 % change on previous year2017: 6.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2017, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 6.32 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 73.7% on the previous year and down 19.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 24.02 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.92 % change on previous year, in 2015.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 34th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1988 to 2017.
Year % change on previous year Change
1988 8.51 % change on previous year —
2005 7.8 % change on previous year -8.3%
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 -10.92 % change on previous year —
2016 24.02 % change on previous year -320.0%
2017 6.32 % change on previous year -73.7%

Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries

  • Sao Tome and Principe's 6.32 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.713 % change on previous year, 8.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Sao Tome and Principe's 6.32 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.61 % change on previous year, 3.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 8.51 % change on previous year 8.51 % change on previous year 8.51 % change on previous year 1
2000s 7.8 % change on previous year 7.8 % change on previous year 7.8 % change on previous year 1
2010s 4.86 % change on previous year -10.92 % change on previous year 24.02 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 31 Tajikistan 7.11 % change on previous year compare
  2. 32 Bahamas 7.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 33 Democratic Republic of Congo 6.88 % change on previous year compare
  4. 35 Vanuatu 6.12 % change on previous year compare
  5. 36 Hong Kong 5.56 % change on previous year compare
  6. 37 Lesotho 5.4 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 6.32 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 24.02 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was -10.92 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 34th out of 188 countries with data for 2017.
Is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.