Austria: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Austria

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 10.02
 Year 2017
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2017
 Average 13.28
 Min - Max 10.02 - 21.54
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 10.02 students per teacher, a decline from 10.3 students per teacher in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 21.75 students per teacher, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Austria from 1971 to 2017 is 13.28 students per teacher. The minimum value, 10.02 students per teacher, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 21.54 students per teacher was recorded in 1972. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Austria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Austria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2017




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Austria 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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