France: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 France

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 18.18
 Year 2013
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1975 - 2013
 Average 19.58
 Min - Max 17.52 - 22.52
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2013 is 18.18 students per teacher, an increase from 17.82 students per teacher in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 22.67 students per teacher, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for France from 1975 to 2013 is 19.58 students per teacher. The minimum value, 17.52 students per teacher, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 22.52 students per teacher was recorded in 1975. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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France - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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France - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1975-2013




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in France 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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