South Africa vs WB: East Asia & Pacific: Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
101,450
in 2023
WB: East Asia & Pacific
5.16 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
29th
WB: East Asia & Pacific rank
26th
Teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: East Asia & Pacific
How they compare
WB: East Asia & Pacific currently reports 5.16 million against 101,450 in South Africa, a difference of 5.06 million.
That makes WB: East Asia & Pacific's figure about 50.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, WB: East Asia & Pacific has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 29th and WB: East Asia & Pacific ranks 26th of 154 countries.
WB: East Asia & Pacific has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: East Asia & Pacific | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 109,414 | 4.50 million | 4.39 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific |
| 2020s | 104,189 | 4.82 million | 4.72 million | WB: East Asia & Pacific |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes, South Africa or WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- WB: East Asia & Pacific, at 5.16 million against 101,450 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- 5.06 million, with WB: East Asia & Pacific ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: East Asia & Pacific rank globally for teachers in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 29th and WB: East Asia & Pacific ranks 26th 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