Micronesia: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Micronesia

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 19.71
 Year 2015
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2015
 Average 18.78
 Min - Max 17.85 - 19.71
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2015 is 19.71 students per teacher, an increase from 17.85 students per teacher in 1971. In comparison, the world average is 22.94 students per teacher, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Micronesia from 1971 to 2015 is 18.78 students per teacher. The minimum value, 17.85 students per teacher, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 19.71 students per teacher was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Micronesia 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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