Guyana: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Guyana

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 23.16
 Year 2012
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2012
 Average 29.55
 Min - Max 23.16 - 37.42
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2012 is 23.16 students per teacher, a decline from 24.59 students per teacher in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 23.97 students per teacher, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Guyana from 1971 to 2012 is 29.55 students per teacher. The minimum value, 23.16 students per teacher, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 37.42 students per teacher was recorded in 1984. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Guyana - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Guyana - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2012




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Guyana 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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