Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Iran, Islamic Republic of
45.7%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
45.4%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
22nd
Saudi Arabia rank
23rd
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 45.7% against 45.4% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 22nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd of 110 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32.4% | 28.1% | 4.2% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 44.6% | 38.6% | 6.1% | 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 45.7% against 45.4% in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.3%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 22nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 23rd 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.