The global pupil-teacher ratio in primary education presents significant variations across countries. In 2024, Rwanda exhibits the highest ratio at 58.24, while Kuwait has the lowest at 8.26. Over the past two years, countries like Mozambique and Tanzania have seen reductions in their ratios, while Afghanistan and Pakistan experienced increases. Long-term trends indicate substantial reductions in countries such as Nepal (-4.54%) and Costa Rica (-5.43%). Conversely, increases are noted in Sierra Leone (1.59%) and Jordan (1.47%).
For the future, key trends to watch include continued efforts to reduce pupil-teacher ratios in countries with currently high values. Global investments in education and teacher training initiatives will be critical. Countries with decreasing ratios might focus on enhancing quality, while those with increasing or stable ratios may face challenges in ensuring the scalability of educational infrastructure and resources to accommodate growing primary school enrollments.
Top countries in Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Ratios | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Rwanda | 58.24 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Mozambique | 52.49 | 2023 | -0.65% | -1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Afghanistan | 50.45 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Tanzania | 50.35 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Pakistan | 46.27 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cameroon | 43.71 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Burundi | 42.71 | 2023 | -0.8% | +0.085% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ivory Coast | 41.12 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Togo | 39.65 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cambodia | 39.09 | 2023 | -1.23% | -1.28% | View data |
