New Caledonia: Student teacher ratio, primary school

For that indicator, we provide data for New Caledonia from 1970 to 1991. The average value for New Caledonia during that period was 20.59 students per teacher with a minimum of 19.29 students per teacher in 1986 and a maximum of 23.01 students per teacher in 1970. The latest value from 1991 is 20.37 students per teacher. For comparison, the world average in 1991 based on 117 countries is 29.81 students per teacher. See the global rankings 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.