Serbia: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Serbia

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 14.29
 Year 2018
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 2007 - 2018
 Average 15.54
 Min - Max 14.28 - 17.04
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 14.29 students per teacher, an increase from 14.28 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 Serbia from 2007 to 2018 is 15.54 students per teacher. The minimum value, 14.28 students per teacher, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 17.04 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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Serbia - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Serbia - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 2007-2018




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Serbia 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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