Cyprus vs Iran: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Cyprus
45.2%
in 2023
Iran
45.7%
in 2023
Cyprus rank
24th
Iran rank
22nd

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

  • Cyprus
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 45.7% against 45.2% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Cyprus ahead.

Cyprus ranks 24th and Iran ranks 22nd of 110 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Iran Difference Ahead
2000s 29.9% 16.3% 13.7% Cyprus
2010s 35.9% 25.8% 10.1% Cyprus
2020s 42.9% 44.6% 1.8% Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Cyprus or Iran?
Iran, at 45.7% against 45.2% in Cyprus as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Cyprus and Iran?
0.5%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iran?
10 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
How do Cyprus and Iran rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Cyprus ranks 24th and Iran ranks 22nd of 110 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+, total (%) (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+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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