Morocco: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Morocco

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 26.80
 Year 2018
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2018
 Average 29.11
 Min - Max 24.98 - 38.17
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 26.8 students per teacher, a decline from 28.03 students per teacher in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 24.26 students per teacher, based on data from 86 countries. Historically, the average for Morocco from 1971 to 2018 is 29.11 students per teacher. The minimum value, 24.98 students per teacher, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 38.17 students per teacher was recorded in 1981. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Morocco - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Morocco - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2018




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Morocco 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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