Ireland vs United Arab Emirates: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Ireland
42,162
in 2023
United Arab Emirates
39,735
in 2024
Ireland rank
92nd
United Arab Emirates rank
95th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 42,162 against 39,735 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 2,427.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 92nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 95th of 216 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,316 | 3,689 | 9,626 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 15,262 | 6,239 | 9,023 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 16,733 | 14,711 | 2,022 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 24,310 | 17,404 | 6,906 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 40,726 | 34,068 | 6,659 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Ireland or United Arab Emirates?
- Ireland, at 42,162 against 39,735 in United Arab Emirates as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Ireland and United Arab Emirates?
- 2,427, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Arab Emirates?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and United Arab Emirates rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 92nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 95th 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