New Caledonia: Student teacher ratio, primary school

The latest value from 1991 is 20.37 students per teacher, an increase from 20.02 students per teacher in 1990. In comparison, the world average is 29.81 students per teacher, based on data from 117 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 1970 to 1991 is 20.59 students per teacher. The minimum value, 19.29 students per teacher, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 23.01 students per teacher was recorded in 1970. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in New Caledonia 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.