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

United Kingdom: Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate was -18.33 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-18.33 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 744.5%
World rank
182nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
10.93 % change on previous year
in 1977
All-time low
-30.54 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
33
1972–2018

Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1972–2018

-30-20-100101972199520181972: 3 % change on previous year1973: 1.9 % change on previous year1974: 1.2 % change on previous year1975: 0.748 % change on previous year1976: -8.8 % change on previous year1977: 10.9 % change on previous year1978: -1.3 % change on previous year1979: -0.641 % change on previous year1980: -2.7 % change on previous year1983: -3.5 % change on previous year1984: -1.9 % change on previous year1985: -1.9 % change on previous year1988: 2.2 % change on previous year1989: 6.4 % change on previous year1990: 0 % change on previous year1991: 0.6 % change on previous year1992: -0.199 % change on previous year2000: -1.1 % change on previous year2001: 1.2 % change on previous year2002: 1.4 % change on previous year2003: 1.5 % change on previous year2004: -1.7 % change on previous year2005: 1.6 % change on previous year2006: -4.4 % change on previous year2007: 2.6 % change on previous year2008: -5.2 % change on previous year2009: 4.3 % change on previous year2010: -30.5 % change on previous year2011: 1.5 % change on previous year2012: -3.5 % change on previous year2013: 1.4 % change on previous year2017: -2.2 % change on previous year2018: -18.3 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2018, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom stood at -18.33 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 744.5% on the previous year and down 251.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 10.93 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -30.54 % change on previous year, in 2010.

United Kingdom ranks 182nd 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 United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1972 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.98 % change on previous year —
1973 1.91 % change on previous year -36.0%
1974 1.2 % change on previous year -36.9%
1975 0.7482 % change on previous year -37.9%
1976 -8.82 % change on previous year -1278.3%
1977 10.93 % change on previous year -224.0%
1978 -1.27 % change on previous year -111.6%
1979 -0.641 % change on previous year -49.4%
1980 -2.66 % change on previous year +315.6%
1983 -3.51 % change on previous year +31.6%
1984 -1.89 % change on previous year -46.2%
1985 -1.92 % change on previous year +1.9%
1988 2.17 % change on previous year -213.0%
1989 6.38 % change on previous year +193.6%
1990 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1991 0.6 % change on previous year —
1992 -0.1988 % change on previous year -133.1%
2000 -1.08 % change on previous year +444.4%
2001 1.22 % change on previous year -212.9%
2002 1.35 % change on previous year +10.9%
2003 1.52 % change on previous year +11.9%
2004 -1.66 % change on previous year -209.3%
2005 1.56 % change on previous year -194.0%
2006 -4.38 % change on previous year -381.4%
2007 2.63 % change on previous year -159.9%
2008 -5.22 % change on previous year -298.7%
2009 4.29 % change on previous year -182.3%
2010 -30.54 % change on previous year -811.0%
2011 1.47 % change on previous year -104.8%
2012 -3.48 % change on previous year -337.4%
2013 1.39 % change on previous year -140.0%
2017 -2.17 % change on previous year -255.9%
2018 -18.33 % change on previous year +744.5%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's -18.33 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6935 % change on previous year. (71 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's -18.33 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7472 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.8811 % change on previous year -8.82 % change on previous year 10.93 % change on previous year 8
1980s -0.2372 % change on previous year -3.51 % change on previous year 6.38 % change on previous year 6
1990s 0.1337 % change on previous year -0.1988 % change on previous year 0.6 % change on previous year 3
2000s 0.0229 % change on previous year -5.22 % change on previous year 4.29 % change on previous year 10
2010s -8.61 % change on previous year -30.54 % change on previous year 1.47 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 179 Kiribati -11.19 % change on previous year compare
  2. 180 Nigeria -13.84 % change on previous year compare
  3. 181 Mauritania -15.61 % change on previous year compare
  4. 183 Sweden -24.33 % change on previous year compare
  5. 184 Nauru -33.33 % change on previous year compare
  6. 185 British Virgin Islands -50 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
Teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was -18.33 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 10.93 % change on previous year in 1977.
What is the lowest teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was -30.54 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does United Kingdom rank for teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate?
United Kingdom ranks 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2018.
Is teachers in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 251.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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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.