Least developed countries vs United Kingdom: Primary education, teachers
Least developed countries
4.43 million
in 2024
United Kingdom
281,128
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
23rd
United Kingdom rank
26th
Primary education, teachers over time
- Least developed countries
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 4.43 million against 281,128 in United Kingdom, a difference of 4.15 million.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 15.8 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 44 years both countries report, Least developed countries has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 23rd and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 44 countries.
Least developed countries has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 799,589 | 273,092 | 526,497 | Least developed countries |
| 1980s | 1.15 million | 238,232 | 906,853 | Least developed countries |
| 1990s | 1.45 million | 234,171 | 1.21 million | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 2.33 million | 255,606 | 2.07 million | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 3.76 million | 274,474 | 3.49 million | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 4.41 million | 282,682 | 4.12 million | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, teachers, Least developed countries or United Kingdom?
- Least developed countries, at 4.43 million against 281,128 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, teachers between Least developed countries and United Kingdom?
- 4.15 million, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and United Kingdom?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and United Kingdom rank globally for primary education, teachers?
- Least developed countries ranks 23rd and United Kingdom ranks 26th of 44 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.