South Africa: Trained teachers in primary education

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 South Africa

Trained teachers in primary education, percent of total

 Latest value 77.92
 Year 2002
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1999 - 2002
 Average 69.19
 Min - Max 63.26 - 77.92
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2002 is 77.92 percent, an increase from 67.62 percent in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 84.64 percent, based on data from 45 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1999 to 2002 is 69.19 percent. The minimum value, 63.26 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 77.92 percent was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Trained teachers are those who have received the minimum professional training, before or on the job, necessary to teach in primary school.
Definition: Trained teachers in primary education are the percentage of primary school teachers who have received the minimum organized teacher training (pre-service or in-service) required for teaching in a given country.

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