Algeria: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Algeria

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 24.32
 Year 2018
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2018
 Average 28.73
 Min - Max 23.00 - 41.96
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 24.32 students per teacher, an increase from 24.23 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 Algeria from 1971 to 2018 is 28.73 students per teacher. The minimum value, 23 students per teacher, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 41.96 students per teacher was recorded in 1975. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Algeria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

Historical series
Algeria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2018




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Algeria 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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