Female pre-primary education teaching staff in Ghana has shown a consistent upward trend. In 2023, the total number of female teaching staff stood at 52.81 thousand, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.27%. Over the last five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 2.49%. This indicates a steady increase, though the growth rate has slowed slightly compared to earlier years when the CAGR was around 5.5%.
Key trends observed:
- Annual growth rates have been decreasing gradually from 7.36% in 2013 to 2.27% in 2023.
- The forecast for the next five years indicates continued growth but at a slower pace, with a forecasted CAGR of 1.57% and an overall growth rate of 8.1% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of education policy changes on gender hiring practices.
- Effects of economic factors on funding and staffing in pre-primary education.
- Technological advancements and training programs aimed at improving teaching efficacy.