Denmark vs Ireland: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Denmark
42,105
in 2024
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
Denmark rank
93rd
Ireland rank
92nd
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Denmark
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 42,162 against 42,105 in Denmark, a difference of 57.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 93rd and Ireland ranks 92nd of 216 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33,679 | 15,664 | 18,015 | Denmark |
| 1990s | 33,129 | 17,029 | 16,100 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 39,854 | 21,865 | 17,989 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 43,268 | 40,726 | 2,541 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Denmark or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 42,162 against 42,105 in Denmark as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Denmark and Ireland?
- 57, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 93rd and Ireland ranks 92nd 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