Samoa: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Samoa

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 30.24
 Year 2010
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1970 - 2010
 Average 23.19
 Min - Max 17.82 - 32.82
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2010 is 30.24 students per teacher, a decline from 31.69 students per teacher in 2009. In comparison, the world average is 25.28 students per teacher, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for Samoa from 1970 to 2010 is 23.19 students per teacher. The minimum value, 17.82 students per teacher, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 32.82 students per teacher was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Samoa - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1970-2010




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Samoa 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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