Germany vs Japan: Teachers in primary education, female

Germany
247,884
in 2024
Japan
261,117
in 1998
Germany rank
17th
Japan rank
14th

Teachers in primary education, female over time

  • Germany
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 261,117 against 247,884 in Germany, a difference of 13,233.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 17th and Japan ranks 14th of 212 countries.

Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher teachers in primary education, female, Germany or Japan?
Japan, at 261,117 against 247,884 in Germany as of 1998.
What is the difference in teachers in primary education, female between Germany and Japan?
13,233, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
5 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 1997.
How do Germany and Japan rank globally for teachers in primary education, female?
Germany ranks 17th and Japan ranks 14th of 212 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in primary education, female (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Teachers in primary education, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
433 places, 17,733 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release