Australia vs South Africa: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes
Australia
27,442
in 1992
South Africa
27,099
in 1994
Australia rank
53rd
South Africa rank
54th
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes over time
- Australia
- South Africa
How they compare
Australia currently reports 27,442 against 27,099 in South Africa, a difference of 343.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 54th of 185 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24,774 | 15,909 | 8,865 | Australia |
| 1990s | 27,979 | 16,771 | 11,208 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes, Australia or South Africa?
- Australia, at 27,442 against 27,099 in South Africa as of 1992.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes between Australia and South Africa?
- 343, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1988 to 1992.
- How do Australia and South Africa rank globally for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 54th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in tertiary education 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