Pakistan vs South Africa: Teachers in primary education, female
Pakistan
231,541
in 2024
South Africa
225,583
in 2023
Pakistan rank
20th
South Africa rank
21st
Teachers in primary education, female over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 231,541 against 225,583 in South Africa, a difference of 5,958.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st of 212 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 197,900 | 164,035 | 33,866 | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 212,986 | 177,018 | 35,967 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 290,655 | 225,583 | 65,072 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, female, Pakistan or South Africa?
- Pakistan, at 231,541 against 225,583 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, female between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 5,958, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for teachers in primary education, female?
- Pakistan ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st 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
February 2026 Data Release