Costa Rica vs Libya: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Costa Rica
43,058
in 2024
Libya
42,696
in 1983
Costa Rica rank
90th
Libya rank
91st
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Costa Rica
- Libya
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 43,058 against 42,696 in Libya, a difference of 362.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 90th and Libya ranks 91st of 216 countries.
Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,694 | 20,456 | 7,761 | Libya |
| 1980s | 11,306 | 37,152 | 25,845 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Costa Rica or Libya?
- Costa Rica, at 43,058 against 42,696 in Libya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Costa Rica and Libya?
- 362, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Libya?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1983.
- How do Costa Rica and Libya rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 90th and Libya ranks 91st 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