Iceland vs Somalia: Teachers in primary education, female

Iceland
2,908
in 2023
Somalia
2,139
in 2007
Iceland rank
157th
Somalia rank
160th

Teachers in primary education, female over time

  • Iceland
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 2,908 against 2,139 in Somalia, a difference of 769.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.4 times Somalia's.

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

Iceland ranks 157th and Somalia ranks 160th of 212 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher teachers in primary education, female, Iceland or Somalia?
Iceland, at 2,908 against 2,139 in Somalia as of 2023.
What is the difference in teachers in primary education, female between Iceland and Somalia?
769, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Somalia?
5 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1976.
How do Iceland and Somalia rank globally for teachers in primary education, female?
Iceland ranks 157th and Somalia ranks 160th 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