Brazil Teaching Career Loses Appeal: Young Teacher Numbers Drop 31% in Decade

Data from Instituto Semesp shows a 31.1% decline in secondary-education teachers aged 24 or younger between 2015 and 2025, while teachers aged 60+ more than doubled. Temporary contracts rose 40.4%, indicating a structural shift toward precarious employment. This trend signals a looming teacher shortage and potential long-term impact on education quality and public policy.