Ireland vs Libya: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
Libya
42,696
in 1983
Ireland rank
92nd
Libya rank
91st
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Libya
How they compare
Libya currently reports 42,696 against 42,162 in Ireland, a difference of 534.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Libya has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 92nd 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 | Ireland | Libya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,316 | 26,586 | 13,270 | Libya |
| 1980s | 14,662 | 37,152 | 22,490 | Libya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Libya?
- Libya, at 42,696 against 42,162 in Ireland as of 1983.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Libya?
- 534, with Libya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Libya?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 1983.
- How do Ireland and Libya rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 92nd 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