As of 2022, in primary education worldwide, most teachers were women. On the other hand, only ** percent of teachers in the tertiary education sector were female. Moreover, the gap between the share of female teachers in primary and tertiary education was the highest in high-income countries.Â
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OWID. (June 15, 2024). Share of female teachers in primary and tertiary education worldwide in 2022, by country income level [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1610190/share-of-female-teachers-in-primary-and-tertiary-education-worldwide/
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