Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Sweden: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Iran, Islamic Republic of
48.2%
in 2023
Sweden
47.6%
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
15th
Sweden rank
17th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Sweden
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 48.2% against 47.6% in Sweden, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sweden ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Sweden ranks 17th of 108 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.5% | 30.4% | 12.9% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 20.8% | 32.2% | 11.4% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 47.3% | 45.8% | 1.5% | 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 Sweden?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 48.2% against 47.6% in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sweden?
- 0.6%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sweden?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sweden rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 15th and Sweden ranks 17th 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.