Spain vs United Kingdom: Primary education, teachers

Spain

248,253

in 2024

United Kingdom

281,128

in 2023

Spain rank

29th

United Kingdom rank

26th

Primary education, teachers over time

United Kingdom currently reports 281,128 against 248,253 in Spain, a difference of 32,875.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.

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

Globally, Spain ranks 29th and United Kingdom ranks 26th 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.