Ireland vs Papua New Guinea: Primary education, teachers
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
Papua New Guinea
40,888
in 2023
Ireland rank
92nd
Papua New Guinea rank
94th
Primary education, teachers over time
- Ireland
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 42,162 against 40,888 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1,274.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 92nd and Papua New Guinea ranks 94th of 204 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,316 | 8,416 | 4,899 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 15,393 | 11,656 | 3,737 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 15,865 | 14,063 | 1,802 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 21,865 | 14,390 | 7,475 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 42,162 | 40,888 | 1,274 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, teachers, Ireland or Papua New Guinea?
- Ireland, at 42,162 against 40,888 in Papua New Guinea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in primary education, teachers between Ireland and Papua New Guinea?
- 1,274, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Papua New Guinea?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Papua New Guinea rank globally for primary education, teachers?
- Ireland ranks 92nd and Papua New Guinea ranks 94th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, teachers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at primary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.