Africa Western and Central vs South Africa: Secondary education, teachers
Africa Western and Central
1.96 million
in 2024
South Africa
181,739
in 2023
Africa Western and Central rank
37th
South Africa rank
38th
Secondary education, teachers over time
- Africa Western and Central
- South Africa
How they compare
Africa Western and Central currently reports 1.96 million against 181,739 in South Africa, a difference of 1.78 million.
That makes Africa Western and Central's figure about 10.8 times South Africa's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Africa Western and Central has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 38th of 45 groups.
Africa Western and Central has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300,486 | 133,989 | 166,497 | Africa Western and Central |
| 2000s | 500,780 | 156,845 | 343,935 | Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 1.46 million | 191,291 | 1.27 million | Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 1.84 million | 182,792 | 1.66 million | Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher secondary education, teachers, Africa Western and Central or South Africa?
- Africa Western and Central, at 1.96 million against 181,739 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in secondary education, teachers between Africa Western and Central and South Africa?
- 1.78 million, with Africa Western and Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Africa Western and Central and South Africa rank globally for secondary education, teachers?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 38th of 45 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Secondary education, teachers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Secondary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at secondary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.