Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education … headcount in Syria
Syria: Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education … headcount was 26.67 headcount basis in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Syria, 2003–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Syria is 26.67 headcount basis, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 188.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Syria peaked at 146.11 headcount basis in 2021 and was at its lowest, 8.59 headcount basis, in 2010.
Syria ranks 17th of 77 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education … headcount in Syria, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11.58 headcount basis | — |
| 2004 | 12.95 headcount basis | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 12.01 headcount basis | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 13.12 headcount basis | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 13.7 headcount basis | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 8.66 headcount basis | -36.8% |
| 2010 | 8.59 headcount basis | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 9.23 headcount basis | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 146.11 headcount basis | +1482.2% |
| 2022 | 20.89 headcount basis | -85.7% |
| 2023 | 20.79 headcount basis | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 26.67 headcount basis | +28.3% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 26.67 headcount basis is below the median for low income countries, which is 36.78 headcount basis, 73% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Syria's 26.67 headcount basis is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.91 headcount basis, 2.2× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 headcount basis | 8.66 headcount basis | 13.7 headcount basis | 6 |
| 2010s | 8.91 headcount basis | 8.59 headcount basis | 9.23 headcount basis | 2 |
| 2020s | 53.61 headcount basis | 20.79 headcount basis | 146.11 headcount basis | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Syria?
- Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education in Syria was 26.67 headcount basis in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 146.11 headcount basis in 2021.
- What is the lowest pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.59 headcount basis in 2010.
- How does Syria rank for pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education?
- Syria ranks 17th out of 77 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-trained teacher ratio in upper secondary education (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release