In 2023, India had the highest pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) at 35.41, followed by Pakistan at 28.92. Countries like Bhutan and Macau exhibited remarkably low ratios of 5.21 and 6.32, respectively. Notably, India and Colombia showed slight increases in their PTRs from the previous year, while countries such as Bhutan and Guatemala observed significant declines. Eritrea's ratio has decreased by 2.14%, signaling a positive trend in reducing the PTR. Countries like Cuba and Belarus have reported marginal increases and decreases indicating a stable educational environment.
Key trends in 2024 forecasted data suggest a continuous improvement trend in countries like Bhutan and Guatemala, likely driven by proactive educational reforms. Conversely, countries with higher PTRs like India may face challenges in reducing these ratios in the short term. Future trends to watch include technological integration in classrooms, teacher training programs, and government incentives, which could significantly alter these ratios worldwide.
Top countries in Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Upper Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Ratios | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 35.41 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Pakistan | 28.92 | 2023 | -0.041% | -0.048% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 26.59 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 East Timor | 26.5 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Eritrea | 24.8 | 2023 | -3.03% | -2.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Nepal | 24.35 | 2023 | -0.28% | -0.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Myanmar | 23.6 | 2023 | +0.35% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Djibouti | 22.23 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ghana | 20.49 | 2023 | -0.19% | -2.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ecuador | 19.52 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.85% | View data |
