China vs Indonesia: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
China
4.13 million
in 2024
Indonesia
682,846
in 2025
China rank
1st
Indonesia rank
4th
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Indonesia
How they compare
China currently reports 4.13 million against 682,846 in Indonesia, a difference of 3.45 million.
That makes China's figure about 6.0 times Indonesia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th of 157 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.97 million | 532,630 | 2.44 million | China |
| 2000s | 3.52 million | 746,185 | 2.78 million | China |
| 2010s | 3.62 million | 847,109 | 2.77 million | China |
| 2020s | 3.99 million | 671,455 | 3.32 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, China or Indonesia?
- China, at 4.13 million against 682,846 in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between China and Indonesia?
- 3.45 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Indonesia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do China and Indonesia rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 1st and Indonesia ranks 4th of 157 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release