United Arab Emirates: Student teacher ratio, primary school

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 United Arab Emirates

Student teacher ratio, primary school

 Latest value 24.52
 Year 2016
 Measure students per teacher
 Data availability 1971 - 2016
 Average 18.43
 Min - Max 14.75 - 27.31
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2016 is 24.52 students per teacher, an increase from 23.62 students per teacher in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 22.49 students per teacher, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for the United Arab Emirates from 1971 to 2016 is 18.43 students per teacher. The minimum value, 14.75 students per teacher, was reached in 1975 while the maximum of 27.31 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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United Arab Emirates - Student teacher ratio, primary school - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Arab Emirates - Student teacher ratio, primary school - historical chart - 1971-2016




The student (pupil) to teacher ratio in the United Arab Emirates 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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