Russia: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Russia

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 21.26
 Year 2017
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1981 - 2017
 Average 19.94
 Min - Max 16.63 - 27.95
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 21.26 students per teacher, an increase from 20.62 students per teacher in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 21.75 students per teacher, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Russia from 1981 to 2017 is 19.94 students per teacher. The minimum value, 16.63 students per teacher, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 27.95 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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Russia - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Russia - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1981-2017




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Russia 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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