Argentina vs South Africa: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Argentina
288,776
in 2008
South Africa
287,310
in 2023
Argentina rank
21st
South Africa rank
22nd
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 288,776 against 287,310 in South Africa, a difference of 1,466.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 22nd of 216 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 202,830 | 150,188 | 52,641 | Argentina |
| 1990s | 275,382 | 205,457 | 69,925 | Argentina |
| 2000s | 279,274 | 214,861 | 64,412 | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 288,776 against 287,310 in South Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Argentina and South Africa?
- 1,466, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2008.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 22nd of 216 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in 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