The Global Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in Secondary Education varies significantly across countries. Eritrea has the highest PTR at 32.69, indicating more crowded classrooms, followed by Ivory Coast and India with ratios around 28. On the lower end, Bhutan and Macau exhibit much smaller ratios, less than half of Eritrea's. Year-on-year, Eritrea saw a slight reduction of 1.37%, while China experienced a significant 7.35% decrease. Notable reductions in PTR were also observed in Bhutan (-9.54%) and Albania (-3.09%), suggesting improved student-teacher interactions. Positive changes were found in countries like Ivory Coast (1.17%) and Ecuador (1.08%).
Future trends to watch for in the global PTR landscape include sustained improvements in developing nations, thanks to ongoing educational reforms and investments. However, economic challenges may hinder progress in certain regions, potentially leading to varying degrees of success in reducing PTR.
Top countries in Pupil Teacher Ratio in Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Ratios | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Eritrea | 32.69 | 2023 | -1.59% | -1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ivory Coast | 28.92 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 28.81 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Rwanda | 27.15 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Burundi | 26.98 | 2023 | -0.45% | +0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Colombia | 26.57 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Nepal | 26.39 | 2023 | -1.59% | -1.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Djibouti | 25.71 | 2023 | -0.31% | +0.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Myanmar | 25 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Thailand | 24.66 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.01% | View data |
