Ghana vs South Africa: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes
Ghana
174,414
in 2024
South Africa
181,739
in 2023
Ghana rank
39th
South Africa rank
38th
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 181,739 against 174,414 in Ghana, a difference of 7,325.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Ghana ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 38th of 214 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,208 | 144,949 | 92,741 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 75,002 | 156,845 | 81,843 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 160,910 | 191,291 | 30,381 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 201,936 | 183,679 | 18,256 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in secondary education, both sexes, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 181,739 against 174,414 in Ghana as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in secondary education, both sexes between Ghana and South Africa?
- 7,325, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for teachers in secondary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 38th 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