Kenya vs South Africa: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Kenya
281,500
in 2023
South Africa
287,310
in 2023
Kenya rank
25th
South Africa rank
22nd
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Kenya
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 287,310 against 281,500 in Kenya, a difference of 5,810.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Kenya ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 216 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 148,469 | 220,813 | 72,344 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 151,469 | 214,238 | 62,769 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 257,897 | 227,113 | 30,784 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 281,500 | 287,310 | 5,810 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Kenya or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 287,310 against 281,500 in Kenya as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Kenya and South Africa?
- 5,810, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Kenya and South Africa rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Kenya ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 22nd 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