South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes
South Africa
28,902
in 2014
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
31,076
in 2023
South Africa rank
47th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
46th
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 31,076 against 28,902 in South Africa, a difference of 2,174.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 47th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 46th of 203 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,978 | 47,576 | 34,598 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 25,593 | 70,190 | 44,597 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 31,076 against 28,902 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes between South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2,174, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2014.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 47th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 46th 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