Ireland vs United Arab Emirates: Primary education, teachers

Ireland

42,162

in 2023

United Arab Emirates

39,735

in 2024

Ireland rank

92nd

United Arab Emirates rank

95th

Primary education, teachers over time

Ireland currently reports 42,162 against 39,735 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 2,427.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times United Arab Emirates's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Globally, Ireland ranks 92nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 95th of 204 countries.

Indicator: Primary education, teachers
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 249 places, 9,469 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Primary education, teachers refers to the total number of teachers at primary level, including full-time and part-time teachers.