Delhi’s teaching workforce saw a marginal increase over the past two years, from 160,479 teachers in 2023-24 to 161,958 teachers in 2024-25. This growth occurs amidst a continuing disparity between student admissions and teacher recruitment rates across educational levels, according to data from the Department of Economics and Statistics.
The total number of teachers in Delhi’s educational institutions increased by 1,479 during this period. Women continue to form the majority of the teaching staff.
Overall Teacher Numbers
In 2024-25, Delhi’s educational institutions employed 161,958 teachers. Of this total, 43,400 were men and 118,558 were women, confirming a consistent gender pattern in the workforce.
Previous data supports this trend. Total teacher strength grew modestly from 151,600 in 2021-22 to 156,038 in 2022-23. Female teachers consistently comprised over two-thirds of the total workforce during these years.
| Academic Year | Total Teachers | Men Teachers | Women Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 151,600 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 156,038 | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 160,479 | N/A | N/A |
| 2024-25 | 161,958 | 43,400 | 118,558 |
Teacher Distribution by School Level
Teacher numbers varied across different school levels between 2023-24 and 2024-25. Primary and middle schools saw increases, while secondary schools experienced a slight decline.
Senior secondary schools hold the largest share of teachers. This level also showed an increase in staffing during the period.
| School Level | Teachers (2023-24) | Teachers (2024-25) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 25,970 | 26,560 | +590 |
| Middle | 11,276 | 11,556 | +280 |
| Secondary | 8,529 | 8,405 | -124 |
| Senior Secondary | 114,704 | 115,437 | +733 |
Higher Education Enrollment
Student enrollment in Delhi’s universities, colleges, and other higher educational institutions showed a significant increase between 2022-23 and 2023-24. However, numbers sharply declined in 2024-25.
| Academic Year | Total Students | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,504,593 | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,546,737 | 759,194 | 787,543 |
| 2024-25 | 860,113 | 418,716 | 441,396 |
In 2023-24, higher education institutions enrolled 1,546,737 students. This included 759,194 girls and 787,543 boys. The total student count then dropped to 860,113 in 2024-25, with 418,716 girls and 441,396 boys enrolled.
The data highlights an ongoing imbalance between the growth rate of student enrollment and the expansion of the teaching workforce across Delhi’s educational sectors. This gap continues to be a key challenge for the capital’s education system.