North Macedonia: Student teacher ratio, primary school
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| North Macedonia |
Student teacher ratio, primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 14.91 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | students per teacher |
| Data availability | 1998 - 2017 |
| Average | 18.37 |
| Min - Max | 14.41 - 22.46 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2017 is 14.91 students per teacher, an increase from 14.41 students per teacher in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 21.75 students per teacher, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from 1998 to 2017 is 18.37 students per teacher. The minimum value, 14.41 students per teacher, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 22.46 students per teacher was recorded in 1998.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in North Macedonia 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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