Ireland vs Papua New Guinea: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
Papua New Guinea
40,888
in 2023
Ireland rank
92nd
Papua New Guinea rank
94th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 42,162 against 40,888 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1,274.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 92nd and Papua New Guinea ranks 94th of 216 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,316 | 8,416 | 4,899 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 15,393 | 11,656 | 3,737 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 15,865 | 14,063 | 1,802 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 21,865 | 14,390 | 7,475 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 42,162 | 40,888 | 1,274 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Papua New Guinea?
- Ireland, at 42,162 against 40,888 in Papua New Guinea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Papua New Guinea?
- 1,274, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Papua New Guinea?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Papua New Guinea rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 92nd and Papua New Guinea ranks 94th 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