Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
27,629
in 2024
South Africa
28,902
in 2014
Saudi Arabia rank
50th
South Africa rank
47th
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,902 against 27,629 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1,273.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 47th of 203 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,524 | 16,850 | 673.25 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 24,202 | 25,616 | 1,414 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,902 against 27,629 in Saudi Arabia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 1,273, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2014.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 50th 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