South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Teachers in primary education, female
South Africa
225,583
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
242,999
in 2023
South Africa rank
21st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th
Teachers in primary education, female over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 242,999 against 225,583 in South Africa, a difference of 17,416.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 212 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 165,330 | 190,394 | 25,063 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 164,035 | 208,085 | 44,050 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 173,322 | 218,761 | 45,438 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 225,583 | 242,999 | 17,416 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, female, South Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 242,999 against 225,583 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, female between South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 17,416, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for teachers in primary education, female?
- South Africa ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th 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