In 2023, the Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) in secondary education in Ghana stood at a unit ratio of 14.55. The trend from 2013 to 2023 shows fluctuations with a general downtrend. Year-on-year variations depict considerable decreases, especially from 2014 to 2015 and a consistent downward drift from 2020 onwards. The CAGR over the last five years shows an average annual decrease of -1.9%, pointing towards sustained efforts or external factors contributing to a decreasing PTR.
Future trends to watch for include the continuous decrease forecasted to 13.54 by 2028, reflecting a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -1.14%. Monitoring policies, resource allocation, and population growth impacting these ratios will be crucial.
