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

Saudi Arabia: Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -2.82 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-2.82 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 67.6%
World rank
145th
of 188 countries
All-time high
9.14 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-11.37 % change on previous year
in 2016
Years of data
12
2008–2019

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008–2019

-10-505102008201320192008: 9.1 % change on previous year2009: -2.3 % change on previous year2010: 3.5 % change on previous year2011: 2.7 % change on previous year2012: 2.5 % change on previous year2013: 5.9 % change on previous year2014: 1.8 % change on previous year2015: -9.4 % change on previous year2016: -11.4 % change on previous year2017: -7.9 % change on previous year2018: -8.7 % change on previous year2019: -2.8 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2019, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia stood at -2.82 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 67.6% on the previous year and down 21.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 9.14 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -11.37 % change on previous year, in 2016.

Saudi Arabia ranks 145th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

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

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 2008 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
2008 9.14 % change on previous year —
2009 -2.32 % change on previous year -125.3%
2010 3.45 % change on previous year -248.9%
2011 2.67 % change on previous year -22.8%
2012 2.48 % change on previous year -7.1%
2013 5.94 % change on previous year +140.0%
2014 1.77 % change on previous year -70.1%
2015 -9.44 % change on previous year -632.0%
2016 -11.37 % change on previous year +20.5%
2017 -7.87 % change on previous year -30.8%
2018 -8.69 % change on previous year +10.4%
2019 -2.82 % change on previous year -67.6%

Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries

  • Saudi Arabia's -2.82 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6935 % change on previous year. (71 countries reporting)
  • Saudi Arabia's -2.82 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -2.05 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.41 % change on previous year -2.32 % change on previous year 9.14 % change on previous year 2
2010s -2.39 % change on previous year -11.37 % change on previous year 5.94 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 142 Cameroon -2.72 % change on previous year compare
  2. 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina -2.78 % change on previous year compare
  3. 144 Tunisia -2.82 % change on previous year compare
  4. 146 France -2.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 147 Egypt -2.97 % change on previous year compare
  6. 148 Trinidad and Tobago -3.06 % change on previous year

See the full ranking of 233 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -2.82 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 9.14 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -11.37 % change on previous year in 2016.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
Is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.