Syria: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 Syria

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 25.33
 Year 2002
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2002
 Average 28.04
 Min - Max 22.92 - 36.80
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2002 is 25.33 students per teacher, an increase from 24.12 students per teacher in 2001. In comparison, the world average is 27.27 students per teacher, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for Syria from 1971 to 2002 is 28.04 students per teacher. The minimum value, 22.92 students per teacher, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 36.8 students per teacher was recorded in 1971. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Syria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

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Syria - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2002




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in Syria 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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