Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) was 20.18 headcount basis in 2022. ▼ Falling
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cape Verde, 2014–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 20.18 headcount basis for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in 2022.
That represents a change of down 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cape Verde peaked at 24.38 headcount basis in 2014 and was at its lowest, 19.73 headcount basis, in 2020.
Cape Verde ranks 58th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 24.38 headcount basis | — |
| 2016 | 21.8 headcount basis | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 21.06 headcount basis | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 22.24 headcount basis | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 21.67 headcount basis | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 19.73 headcount basis | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 20.17 headcount basis | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 20.18 headcount basis | +0.0% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 20.18 headcount basis is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.11 headcount basis, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 20.18 headcount basis is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44.8 headcount basis, 45% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.23 headcount basis | 21.06 headcount basis | 24.38 headcount basis | 5 |
| 2020s | 20.03 headcount basis | 19.73 headcount basis | 20.18 headcount basis | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More education data for Cape Verde
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,534 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,132 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,991 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 9,978 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,831 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,167 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1177 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cape Verde?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Cape Verde was 20.18 headcount basis in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 24.38 headcount basis in 2014.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.73 headcount basis in 2020.
- How does Cape Verde rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education?
- Cape Verde ranks 58th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release