Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Republic of Korea: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Iran, Islamic Republic of
43.2%
in 2023
Republic of Korea
44.5%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
29th
Republic of Korea rank
27th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 44.5% against 43.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 1.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 29th and Republic of Korea ranks 27th of 111 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Republic of Korea in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran, Islamic Republic of Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 14.7% 27.7% 13.0% Republic of Korea
2010s 26.7% 36.3% 9.6% Republic of Korea
2020s 42.3% 42.0% 0.3% Iran, Islamic Republic of

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 44.5% against 43.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
1.3%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
9 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 29th and Republic of Korea ranks 27th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 1,333 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.