Liberia vs South Africa: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
Liberia
28,380
in 2022
South Africa
28,902
in 2014
Liberia rank
48th
South Africa rank
47th
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- Liberia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,902 against 28,380 in Liberia, a difference of 522.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Liberia ahead.
Liberia ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th of 203 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Liberia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,158 | 5,764 | 394 | Liberia |
| 2000s | 6,791 | 11,758 | 4,968 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13,264 | 26,003 | 12,739 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes, Liberia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,902 against 28,380 in Liberia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between Liberia and South Africa?
- 522, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2014.
- How do Liberia and South Africa rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th 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