Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes
Republic of Korea
124,857
in 2024
South Africa
101,450
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
26th
South Africa rank
29th
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 124,857 against 101,450 in South Africa, a difference of 23,407.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 29th of 154 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 | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 127,533 | 109,414 | 18,119 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 124,474 | 104,189 | 20,285 | 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 South Africa?
- Republic of Korea, at 124,857 against 101,450 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 23,407, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Korea ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 29th 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