South Africa vs Uganda: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
South Africa
28,902
in 2014
Uganda
27,641
in 2017
South Africa rank
47th
Uganda rank
49th
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,902 against 27,641 in Uganda, a difference of 1,261.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 47th and Uganda ranks 49th of 203 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16,780 | 11,742 | 5,038 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 26,454 | 13,879 | 12,574 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 28,902 against 27,641 in Uganda as of 2014.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Uganda?
- 1,261, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2014.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 47th and Uganda ranks 49th 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