Colombia vs Saudi Arabia: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes

Colombia
125,885
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
120,033
in 2024
Colombia rank
26th
Saudi Arabia rank
28th

Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time

  • Colombia
  • Saudi Arabia
050.0k100.0k150.0k200220132024

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 125,885 against 120,033 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 5,852.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.

Colombia ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 28th of 157 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 122,349 145,198 22,849 Saudi Arabia
2010s 131,156 146,960 15,803 Saudi Arabia
2020s 123,678 121,117 2,561 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, Colombia or Saudi Arabia?
Colombia, at 125,885 against 120,033 in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between Colombia and Saudi Arabia?
5,852, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Saudi Arabia?
10 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
How do Colombia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
Colombia ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 28th 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

Indicator
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
370 places, 8,604 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release