Sweden vs United Kingdom: Classroom teachers and academic staff by education level … type

Sweden
51,967
in 2024
United Kingdom
44,881
in 2019
Sweden rank
7th
United Kingdom rank
8th

Classroom teachers and academic staff by education level … type over time

  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 51,967 against 44,881 in United Kingdom, a difference of 7,086.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Sweden ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 8th of 42 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher classroom teachers and academic staff by education level, programme, Sweden or United Kingdom?
Sweden, at 51,967 against 44,881 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in classroom teachers and academic staff by education level, programme between Sweden and United Kingdom?
7,086, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom?
5 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2019.
How do Sweden and United Kingdom rank globally for classroom teachers and academic staff by education level, programme?
Sweden ranks 7th and United Kingdom ranks 8th of 42 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Classroom teachers and academic staff by education level, programme orientation, sex, type of institution and employment status. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Classroom teachers and academic staff by education level, programme orientation, sex, type of institution and employment status
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 454 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed