South Africa vs WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd): Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
80,289
in 2023
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)
5.72 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
33rd
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) rank
30th
Teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)
How they compare
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) currently reports 5.72 million against 80,289 in South Africa, a difference of 5.64 million.
That makes WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)'s figure about 71.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 33rd and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ranks 30th of 157 countries.
WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 127,852 | 5.45 million | 5.32 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
| 2020s | 79,698 | 5.67 million | 5.59 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) |
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 WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd), at 5.72 million against 80,289 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- 5.64 million, with WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd)?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) rank globally for teachers in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 33rd and WB: East Asia & Pacific (ida & Ibrd) ranks 30th 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