Albania: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Albania

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 17.57
 Year 2018
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1997 - 2018
 Average 19.84
 Min - Max 17.57 - 22.76
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 17.57 students per teacher, a decline from 17.94 students per teacher in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 24.26 students per teacher, based on data from 86 countries. Historically, the average for Albania from 1997 to 2018 is 19.84 students per teacher. The minimum value, 17.57 students per teacher, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 22.76 students per teacher was recorded in 1997. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Albania - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

Historical series
Albania - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1997-2018




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Albania is the number of primary school pupils divided by the number of primary school teachers. It is generally considered better to have fewer pupils per teacher.
Definition: Primary school pupil-teacher ratio is the average number of pupils per teacher in primary school.

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