Class Size Projector
What a country's cohort change does to class sizes if the number of teachers stays flat.
A class of 24 falls to about 19 by 2040 on current birth trends — a five-pupil drop that arrives as smaller classes if it is planned for and as school closures if it is not.
Class Size Projector
Frequently asked
Is the Class Size Projector free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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