Iceland vs Norway: Female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level
Iceland
91.5%
in 2024
Norway
89.9%
in 2024
Iceland rank
37th
Norway rank
38th
Female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level over time
- Iceland
- Norway
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 91.5% against 89.9% in Norway, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 37th and Norway ranks 38th of 40 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 93.9% | 92.4% | 1.5% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 91.8% | 90.4% | 1.3% | 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 Norway?
- Iceland, at 91.5% against 89.9% in Norway as of 2024.
- What is the difference in female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level between Iceland and Norway?
- 1.6%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Norway?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Norway rank globally for female teachers - as % of all teachers, by education level?
- Iceland ranks 37th and Norway ranks 38th 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.