Bulgaria: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Bulgaria |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 15.21 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1996 - 2017 |
| Average | 16.95 |
| Min - Max | 15.21 - 17.91 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2017 is 15.21 students per teacher, a decline from 17.61 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 Bulgaria from 1996 to 2017 is 16.95 students per teacher. The minimum value, 15.21 students per teacher, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 17.91 students per teacher was recorded in 1999.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Bulgaria 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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