Ireland vs MDG: South-eastern Asia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
MDG: South-eastern Asia
3.27 million
in 2024
Ireland rank
92nd
MDG: South-eastern Asia rank
89th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- MDG: South-eastern Asia
How they compare
MDG: South-eastern Asia currently reports 3.27 million against 42,162 in Ireland, a difference of 3.23 million.
That makes MDG: South-eastern Asia's figure about 77.7 times Ireland's.
Across all 40 years both countries report, MDG: South-eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 92nd and MDG: South-eastern Asia ranks 89th of 216 countries.
MDG: South-eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | MDG: South-eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,316 | 1.50 million | 1.49 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
| 1980s | 15,262 | 2.14 million | 2.13 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
| 1990s | 16,733 | 2.58 million | 2.57 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
| 2000s | 26,439 | 2.97 million | 2.94 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
| 2010s | 32,386 | 3.29 million | 3.26 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 40,726 | 3.37 million | 3.33 million | MDG: South-eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Ireland or MDG: South-eastern Asia?
- MDG: South-eastern Asia, at 3.27 million against 42,162 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Ireland and MDG: South-eastern Asia?
- 3.23 million, with MDG: South-eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and MDG: South-eastern Asia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and MDG: South-eastern Asia rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 92nd and MDG: South-eastern Asia ranks 89th 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