Botswana: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Botswana

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 23.71
 Year 2015
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1970 - 2015
 Average 29.16
 Min - Max 22.41 - 36.48
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2015 is 23.71 students per teacher, an increase from 22.41 students per teacher in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 22.94 students per teacher, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1970 to 2015 is 29.16 students per teacher. The minimum value, 22.41 students per teacher, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 36.48 students per teacher was recorded in 1970. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Botswana - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Botswana - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1970-2015




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Botswana 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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