Gambia vs WB: Africa Western and Central: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes
Gambia
12,452
in 2021
WB: Africa Western and Central
1.96 million
in 2024
Gambia rank
135th
WB: Africa Western and Central rank
138th
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Gambia
- WB: Africa Western and Central
How they compare
WB: Africa Western and Central currently reports 1.96 million against 12,452 in Gambia, a difference of 1.95 million.
That makes WB: Africa Western and Central's figure about 157.4 times Gambia's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, WB: Africa Western and Central has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 135th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 138th of 214 countries.
WB: Africa Western and Central has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | WB: Africa Western and Central | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 353.33 | 78,390 | 78,036 | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 1980s | 720.62 | 196,708 | 195,987 | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 1990s | 1,079 | 295,106 | 294,027 | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 6,195 | 1.43 million | 1.43 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 11,744 | 1.76 million | 1.75 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in secondary education, both sexes, Gambia or WB: Africa Western and Central?
- WB: Africa Western and Central, at 1.96 million against 12,452 in Gambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in secondary education, both sexes between Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 1.95 million, with WB: Africa Western and Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2021.
- How do Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central rank globally for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 135th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 138th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (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