Finland vs Nicaragua: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Finland
30,824
in 2024
Nicaragua
29,707
in 2023
Finland rank
107th
Nicaragua rank
108th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Finland
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Finland currently reports 30,824 against 29,707 in Nicaragua, a difference of 1,117.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 107th and Nicaragua ranks 108th of 216 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and Nicaragua in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,299 | 9,171 | 13,127 | Finland |
| 1980s | 25,347 | 14,572 | 10,776 | Finland |
| 1990s | 22,139 | 22,008 | 130.75 | Finland |
| 2000s | 24,444 | 27,546 | 3,103 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 24,736 | 30,571 | 5,835 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 29,457 | 29,911 | 454 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Finland or Nicaragua?
- Finland, at 30,824 against 29,707 in Nicaragua as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Finland and Nicaragua?
- 1,117, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Nicaragua?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Finland and Nicaragua rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 107th and Nicaragua ranks 108th 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