The indicator “Number of Teachers by Academic Qualification” is a critical measure of teacher quality and instructional capacity within the education system. Teachers’ academic qualifications directly influence subject knowledge, pedagogical depth, and the ability to deliver curriculum effectively across different grade levels. Understanding the distribution of teachers by qualification—such as secondary, graduate, postgraduate, or professionally trained—helps assess whether schools are adequately staffed with educators who meet prescribed standards. Higher academic qualifications are often associated with stronger content mastery, better classroom practices, and improved student learning outcomes, particularly in subjects requiring conceptual and analytical depth.

This indicator is also essential for identifying disparities across regions, school types, and management categories. Gaps in teacher qualifications may point to systemic challenges such as shortages of trained teachers in rural or underserved areas, uneven deployment, or limited access to professional development opportunities. From a policy and planning perspective, tracking teachers by academic qualification supports evidence-based decision-making on recruitment, deployment, in-service training, and career progression. It enables governments and education authorities to align teacher workforce planning with curriculum reforms, learning standards, and long-term education goals. Overall, this indicator provides valuable insights into the human resource foundation of the education system and its capacity to deliver quality, equitable, and effective education.