Republic of Korea vs Türkiye: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both
Republic of Korea
191,829
in 2024
Türkiye
160,580
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
7th
Türkiye rank
8th
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both over time
- Republic of Korea
- Türkiye
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 191,829 against 160,580 in Türkiye, a difference of 31,249.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.2 times Türkiye's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Türkiye ranks 8th of 100 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 177,965 | 125,681 | 52,284 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 184,202 | 157,514 | 26,688 | 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 Türkiye?
- Republic of Korea, at 191,829 against 160,580 in Türkiye as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both between Republic of Korea and Türkiye?
- 31,249, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Türkiye?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Türkiye rank globally for teachers in tertiary education isced 6, 7, and 8 programmes, both?
- Republic of Korea ranks 7th and Türkiye ranks 8th of 100 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