Teachers in compulsory education: 2022-2031 scenarios and longitudinal analyses The number of teachers in compulsory education is expected to grow by around 6% by 2031

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The number of teachers in compulsory education is expected to grow by around 6% by 2031

14.10.2022 - The number of teachers in compulsory education is expected to rise by around 6% up until 2031 due to population growth. Between 43 000 and 47 000 new primary teachers will have to be recruited by then.  For the lower secondary level, between 26 000 and 29 000 new teachers will be needed. Furthermore, 90% of those teaching in compulsory education in 2015 who were aged under 55 at that time were still working in a school five years later, according to two separate publications from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Observation period
2022-2031
Periodicity
Irregular
Spatial division
Switzerland
Published by
Federal Statistical Office
Source(s)
Federal Statistical Office
FSO number
2021-0281-e
Copyright
Federal Statistical Office (Opens in new tab or window)
Terms of Use
OPEN-BY
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Article type:
Press release
Published on:
14.10.2022
Topic:
Education and science

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2022-2031 scenarios for compulsory school teachers

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