Kazakhstan: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Kazakhstan

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 17.21
 Year 2019
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1986 - 2019
 Average 18.83
 Min - Max 16.19 - 25.68
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2019 is 17.21 students per teacher, a decline from 19.64 students per teacher in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 18.91 students per teacher, based on data from 4 countries. Historically, the average for Kazakhstan from 1986 to 2019 is 18.83 students per teacher. The minimum value, 16.19 students per teacher, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 25.68 students per teacher was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Kazakhstan - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

Historical series
Kazakhstan - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1986-2019




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Kazakhstan 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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