South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
80,289
in 2023
Sri Lanka
76,935
in 2023
South Africa rank
33rd
Sri Lanka rank
34th
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 80,289 against 76,935 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 3,354.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 33rd and Sri Lanka ranks 34th of 157 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 127,852 | 80,496 | 47,355 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 79,698 | 77,664 | 2,034 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 80,289 against 76,935 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 3,354, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 33rd and Sri Lanka ranks 34th 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