Hungary: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| Hungary |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 10.77 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1994 - 2016 |
| Average | 10.58 |
| Min - Max | 9.59 - 12.02 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2016 is 10.77 students per teacher, a decline from 10.98 students per teacher in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 22.49 students per teacher, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Hungary from 1994 to 2016 is 10.58 students per teacher. The minimum value, 9.59 students per teacher, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 12.02 students per teacher was recorded in 1997.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Hungary 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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