South Africa vs Thailand: Teachers in primary education, female
South Africa
225,583
in 2023
Thailand
208,533
in 2025
South Africa rank
21st
Thailand rank
22nd
Teachers in primary education, female over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 225,583 against 208,533 in Thailand, a difference of 17,050.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 22nd of 212 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 172,543 | 188,650 | 16,107 | Thailand |
| 2000s | 167,123 | 193,531 | 26,408 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 178,900 | 195,214 | 16,315 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 225,583 | 219,891 | 5,692 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, female, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 225,583 against 208,533 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, female between South Africa and Thailand?
- 17,050, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for teachers in primary education, female?
- South Africa ranks 21st and Thailand ranks 22nd 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