Romania vs South Africa: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes
Romania
26,649
in 2023
South Africa
27,099
in 1994
Romania rank
56th
South Africa rank
54th
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes over time
- Romania
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 27,099 against 26,649 in Romania, a difference of 450.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1988 it was South Africa ahead.
Romania ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 54th of 185 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Romania | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11,923 | 15,909 | 3,986 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 16,038 | 19,727 | 3,689 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes, Romania or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 27,099 against 26,649 in Romania as of 1994.
- What is the difference in teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes between Romania and South Africa?
- 450, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1988 to 1994.
- How do Romania and South Africa rank globally for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Romania ranks 56th 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