In 2023, Cuba and the Dominican Republic reported the highest percentage of trained teachers in upper secondary education at 100%. Colombia and Costa Rica followed closely, with slight increases at 99.48% and 98.94%, respectively. The Bahamas experienced a minor decline to 84.96%, while Saint Lucia and Belize saw notable improvements, with Belize having a significant growth of 3.98%. Conversely, Barbados faced a decrease, with its percentage of trained teachers falling to 50.54%.
Future trends to watch include the sustained improvement in training quality and resources allocation in nations like Belize, spurred by recent gains. Meanwhile, countries with declining or stagnant figures like Barbados may need strategic interventions to enhance their training capabilities.
Top countries in Trained Teachers in Upper Secondary Education by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Percent of Teachers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Cuba | 100 | 2022 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Dominican Republic | 100 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 99.48 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Costa Rica | 98.94 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bahamas | 84.96 | 2023 | -0.035% | -0.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Saint Lucia | 72.68 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Belize | 70.86 | 2023 | +0.36% | +3.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Barbados | 50.54 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.67% | View data |
