Iraq vs Sudan: Duration of compulsory education in years
Iraq
6
in 2025
Sudan
8
in 2025
Iraq rank
73rd
Sudan rank
70th
Duration of compulsory education in years over time
- Iraq
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 8 against 6 in Iraq, a difference of 2.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Iraq's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 73rd and Sudan ranks 70th of 73 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2010s | 6 | 8 | 2 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 6 | 8 | 2 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education in years, Iraq or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 8 against 6 in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education in years between Iraq and Sudan?
- 2, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sudan?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Sudan rank globally for duration of compulsory education in years?
- Iraq ranks 73rd and Sudan ranks 70th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Duration of compulsory education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.