Iceland: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Iceland

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 10.14
 Year 2015
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2015
 Average 14.91
 Min - Max 9.70 - 19.57
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2015 is 10.14 students per teacher, an increase from 9.99 students per teacher in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 22.94 students per teacher, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1971 to 2015 is 14.91 students per teacher. The minimum value, 9.7 students per teacher, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 19.57 students per teacher was recorded in 1971. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iceland - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Iceland - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2015




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Iceland 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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