Republic of Korea vs Spain: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both
Republic of Korea
191,829
in 2024
Spain
152,134
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Spain rank
10th
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both over time
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 191,829 against 152,134 in Spain, a difference of 39,695.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.3 times Spain's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Spain ranks 10th of 99 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 127,944 | 109,022 | 18,922 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 177,965 | 128,053 | 49,912 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 185,727 | 143,108 | 42,619 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both, Republic of Korea or Spain?
- Republic of Korea, at 191,829 against 152,134 in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both between Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 39,695, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Spain?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Spain rank globally for teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both?
- Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Spain ranks 10th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, 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