New Zealand vs Uruguay: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
New Zealand
18,147
in 2024
Uruguay
17,159
in 2010
New Zealand rank
86th
Uruguay rank
87th
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- New Zealand
- Uruguay
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 18,147 against 17,159 in Uruguay, a difference of 988.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Uruguay ahead.
New Zealand ranks 86th and Uruguay ranks 87th of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,991 | 12,658 | 666.5 | Uruguay |
| 2000s | 15,954 | 15,130 | 824.25 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 16,777 | 17,159 | 382 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, New Zealand or Uruguay?
- New Zealand, at 18,147 against 17,159 in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between New Zealand and Uruguay?
- 988, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Uruguay?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2010.
- How do New Zealand and Uruguay rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 86th and Uruguay ranks 87th 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