Iceland vs Switzerland: Teachers (full database) — Classroom teachers (ISCED 0-4) and

Iceland
6,121 Persons
in 2024
Switzerland
16,293 Persons
in 2024
Iceland rank
22nd
Switzerland rank
20th

Teachers (full database) — Classroom teachers (ISCED 0-4) and over time

  • Iceland
  • Switzerland
5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k17.5k201320182024

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 16,293 Persons against 6,121 Persons in Iceland, a difference of 10,172 Persons.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 2.7 times Iceland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 20th of 23 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 4,990 Persons 14,423 Persons 9,433 Persons Switzerland
2020s 5,965 Persons 15,797 Persons 9,832 Persons Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher teachers (full database) — classroom teachers (isced 0-4) and, Iceland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 16,293 Persons against 6,121 Persons in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in teachers (full database) — classroom teachers (isced 0-4) and between Iceland and Switzerland?
10,172 Persons, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Switzerland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Iceland and Switzerland rank globally for teachers (full database) — classroom teachers (isced 0-4) and?
Iceland ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 20th of 23 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Teachers (full database) — Classroom teachers (ISCED 0-4) and academic staff (ISCED 5-8). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Teachers (full database) — Classroom teachers (ISCED 0-4) and academic staff (ISCED 5-8)
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
32 places, 367 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed