Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) was 43.5 headcount basis in 2023. ▲ Rising
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2014–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Democratic Republic of Congo is 43.5 headcount basis, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 43.5 headcount basis in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30.89 headcount basis, in 2018.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education (headcount basis) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 35.32 headcount basis | — |
| 2015 | 35.05 headcount basis | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 30.89 headcount basis | -11.9% |
| 2021 | 40.41 headcount basis | +30.8% |
| 2023 | 43.5 headcount basis | +7.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 43.5 headcount basis is below the median for low income countries, which is 54.17 headcount basis, 80% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 43.5 headcount basis is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44.8 headcount basis, 97% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.75 headcount basis | 30.89 headcount basis | 35.32 headcount basis | 3 |
| 2020s | 41.96 headcount basis | 40.41 headcount basis | 43.5 headcount basis | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1999 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education in Democratic Republic of Congo was 43.5 headcount basis in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 43.5 headcount basis in 2023.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.89 headcount basis in 2018.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in primary education rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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