Denmark: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Denmark

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 10.74
 Year 2014
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1985 - 2014
 Average 10.74
 Min - Max 9.84 - 11.93
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2014 is 10.74 students per teacher, an increase from 9.93 students per teacher in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 22.18 students per teacher, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1985 to 2014 is 10.74 students per teacher. The minimum value, 9.84 students per teacher, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 11.93 students per teacher was recorded in 1985. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Denmark - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Denmark - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1985-2014




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Denmark 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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