Guatemala vs Portugal: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes
Guatemala
63,693
in 2023
Portugal
47,042
in 2023
Guatemala rank
36th
Portugal rank
39th
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- Portugal
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 63,693 against 47,042 in Portugal, a difference of 16,651.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Portugal ahead.
Guatemala ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 39th of 185 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,905 | 6,503 | 4,598 | Portugal |
| 1980s | 3,666 | 11,639 | 7,973 | Portugal |
| 2000s | 4,090 | 35,966 | 31,876 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 63,693 | 47,042 | 16,651 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes, Guatemala or Portugal?
- Guatemala, at 63,693 against 47,042 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes between Guatemala and Portugal?
- 16,651, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Portugal?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2023.
- How do Guatemala and Portugal rank globally for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 36th and Portugal ranks 39th 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