The prevalence of teacher shortages is increasing, with 119 countries grappling with a deficit of primary educators. Notably, Sub-Saharan Africa stands out as the region facing the most significant challenge, with 37 countries facing a deficit. In contrast, 78 countries, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean, are expected to maintain an adequate number of primary teachers in their education systems. However, Europe and North America exhibit varied scenarios, experiencing shortages and surpluses of teachers in different regions.