Iceland vs Netherlands: Female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level
Iceland
91.5%
in 2024
Netherlands
87.8%
in 2024
Iceland rank
37th
Netherlands rank
39th
Female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level over time
- Iceland
- Netherlands
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 91.5% against 87.8% in Netherlands, a difference of 3.7%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 37th and Netherlands ranks 39th of 40 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 93.9% | 87.4% | 6.5% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 91.8% | 88.0% | 3.8% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level, Iceland or Netherlands?
- Iceland, at 91.5% against 87.8% in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level between Iceland and Netherlands?
- 3.7%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Netherlands?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Netherlands rank globally for female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level?
- Iceland ranks 37th and Netherlands ranks 39th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.