Switzerland vs WB: Europe & Central Asia: Teachers in primary education, both sexes
Switzerland
58,349
in 2024
WB: Europe & Central Asia
3.52 million
in 2024
Switzerland rank
79th
WB: Europe & Central Asia rank
79th
Teachers in primary education, both sexes over time
- Switzerland
- WB: Europe & Central Asia
How they compare
WB: Europe & Central Asia currently reports 3.52 million against 58,349 in Switzerland, a difference of 3.46 million.
That makes WB: Europe & Central Asia's figure about 60.3 times Switzerland's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: Europe & Central Asia has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 79th and WB: Europe & Central Asia ranks 79th of 216 countries.
WB: Europe & Central Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | WB: Europe & Central Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49,106 | 3.40 million | 3.35 million | WB: Europe & Central Asia |
| 2020s | 55,782 | 3.49 million | 3.43 million | WB: Europe & Central Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, both sexes, Switzerland or WB: Europe & Central Asia?
- WB: Europe & Central Asia, at 3.52 million against 58,349 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, both sexes between Switzerland and WB: Europe & Central Asia?
- 3.46 million, with WB: Europe & Central Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and WB: Europe & Central Asia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do Switzerland and WB: Europe & Central Asia rank globally for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Switzerland ranks 79th and WB: Europe & Central Asia ranks 79th 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