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

Australia
48.8%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of
48.2%
in 2023
Australia rank
13th
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
15th

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

  • Australia
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
20304050197119972024

How they compare

Australia currently reports 48.8% against 48.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 0.6%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 13th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th of 108 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Iran, Islamic Republic of Difference Ahead
2000s 34.3% 17.5% 16.8% Australia
2010s 39.6% 20.8% 18.8% Australia
2020s 47.9% 47.0% 0.9% Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Australia or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Australia, at 48.8% against 48.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Australia and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
0.6%, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
9 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Australia and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Australia ranks 13th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th of 108 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+, male (%) (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+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,328 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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