China vs Russian Federation: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
China
3.12 million
in 2024
Russian Federation
646,000
in 1994
China rank
1st
Russian Federation rank
3rd
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Russian Federation
How they compare
China currently reports 3.12 million against 646,000 in Russian Federation, a difference of 2.47 million.
That makes China's figure about 4.8 times Russian Federation's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Russian Federation ahead.
China ranks 1st and Russian Federation ranks 3rd of 203 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Russian Federation in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Russian Federation | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 543,667 | 652,000 | 108,333 | Russian Federation |
| 1990s | 775,720 | 725,800 | 49,920 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes, China or Russian Federation?
- China, at 3.12 million against 646,000 in Russian Federation as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between China and Russian Federation?
- 2.47 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Russian Federation?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 1994.
- How do China and Russian Federation rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 1st and Russian Federation ranks 3rd of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in pre-primary 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