New Zealand vs Norway: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
New Zealand
15,505
in 2024
Norway
15,615
in 2024
New Zealand rank
71st
Norway rank
70th
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- New Zealand
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 15,615 against 15,505 in New Zealand, a difference of 110.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Norway ahead.
New Zealand ranks 71st and Norway ranks 70th of 203 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 677 | 2,504 | 1,827 | Norway |
| 2010s | 15,127 | 14,492 | 634.77 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 16,920 | 15,987 | 932.34 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes, New Zealand or Norway?
- Norway, at 15,615 against 15,505 in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between New Zealand and Norway?
- 110, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Norway?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Norway rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 71st and Norway ranks 70th 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