MDG: Developed Regions vs South Africa: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
MDG: Developed Regions
4.93 million
in 2024
South Africa
80,289
in 2023
MDG: Developed Regions rank
34th
South Africa rank
33rd
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- MDG: Developed Regions
- South Africa
How they compare
MDG: Developed Regions currently reports 4.93 million against 80,289 in South Africa, a difference of 4.85 million.
That makes MDG: Developed Regions's figure about 61.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, MDG: Developed Regions has been ahead every year.
MDG: Developed Regions ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 213 groups.
MDG: Developed Regions has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Developed Regions | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.53 million | 127,852 | 4.41 million | MDG: Developed Regions |
| 2020s | 4.90 million | 79,698 | 4.82 million | MDG: Developed Regions |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, MDG: Developed Regions or South Africa?
- MDG: Developed Regions, at 4.93 million against 80,289 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between MDG: Developed Regions and South Africa?
- 4.85 million, with MDG: Developed Regions ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Developed Regions and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do MDG: Developed Regions and South Africa rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- MDG: Developed Regions ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 213 groups.
- 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