Global status of teachers
A survey of education officials and union leaders* from all levels of education in 94 different countries
has given insight into how the teacher profession is viewed at a global scale. Here, we share some of the survey responses** in relation to K-12 settings.
*128 respondents from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, North America, and the Caribbean.
**Responses were not compulsory so some of the totals may not equal 100 per cent.
Source: Thompson, G. (2021). The Global Report on the Status of Teachers 2021. Education International. Accessed via: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/213926/
Early childhood Primary school
Secondary school Education support personnel Status among members of the public of teachers in different education sectors
2.4%
24.4%
38.6%
10.2%
Very high High Low Very low
0 25
7.1%
36.2%
33.1%
4.7%
Very high High Low Very low
0 25
9.4%
39.4%
23.6%
3.1%
Very high High Low Very low
0 25
3.1%
20.5% 20.5%
16.5%
Very high High Low Very low
0 20
The image of and attitude to teachers promoted by mass media
Status change of teachers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
3.5%
31.0% 31.9% 31.9%
1.8%
Very positive Positive Neutral Negative Very negative
0 25
6.2%
29.2%
36.3%
18.6%
9.7%
Signi cantly improved Slightly improved Not changed Slightly declined Signi cantly declined 0
25
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20.5% 20.5%
16.5%
3.1%
4.7%
33.1%
25
6.2% 9.7%
