Guatemala vs Zambia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Guatemala
122,362
in 2024
Zambia
116,859
in 2024
Guatemala rank
50th
Zambia rank
52nd
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- Zambia
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 122,362 against 116,859 in Zambia, a difference of 5,503.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Zambia ahead.
Guatemala ranks 50th and Zambia ranks 52nd of 216 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 5 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,679 | 17,982 | 302.7 | Zambia |
| 1980s | 26,689 | 25,993 | 696 | Guatemala |
| 1990s | 46,636 | 36,139 | 10,497 | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 73,213 | 42,553 | 30,660 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 104,966 | 66,748 | 38,217 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 122,362 | 116,859 | 5,503 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Guatemala or Zambia?
- Guatemala, at 122,362 against 116,859 in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Guatemala and Zambia?
- 5,503, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Zambia?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and Zambia rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 50th and Zambia ranks 52nd 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