France vs South Korea: Teachers in primary education, male
France
38,927
in 2013
South Korea
40,412
in 2024
France rank
51st
South Korea rank
49th
Teachers in primary education, male over time
- France
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 40,412 against 38,927 in France, a difference of 1,485.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1975 it was South Korea ahead.
France ranks 51st and South Korea ranks 49th of 212 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64,992 | 71,710 | 6,718 | South Korea |
| 1980s | 68,296 | 72,380 | 4,084 | South Korea |
| 1990s | 47,304 | 55,992 | 8,688 | South Korea |
| 2000s | 39,946 | 36,177 | 3,769 | France |
| 2010s | 40,141 | 35,403 | 4,738 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in primary education, male, France or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 40,412 against 38,927 in France as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in primary education, male between France and South Korea?
- 1,485, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Korea?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2013.
- How do France and South Korea rank globally for teachers in primary education, male?
- France ranks 51st and South Korea ranks 49th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in primary education, male (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