Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1977–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 95th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -30.3% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -34.6% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 28% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 95th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Teachers in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.