Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes
Republic of Korea
124,857
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
122,342
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
26th
Saudi Arabia rank
27th
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 124,857 against 122,342 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 2,515.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 27th of 154 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 115,875 | 110,145 | 5,730 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 128,987 | 144,601 | 15,614 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 123,967 | 120,880 | 3,088 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes, Republic of Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Republic of Korea, at 124,857 against 122,342 in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 2,515, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 26th and Saudi Arabia ranks 27th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Teachers in upper secondary education, 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