Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Iran, Islamic Republic of
4.3%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
4.4%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
47th
Saudi Arabia rank
46th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Saudi Arabia
0246200620152024

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 4.4% against 4.3% in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 81 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 3.6% 1.5% 2.1% Iran, Islamic Republic of
2020s 4.1% 3.7% 0.4% Iran, Islamic Republic of

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 4.4% against 4.3% in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
0.1%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
7 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 master's or equivalent, population?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 81 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, 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 Master's or equivalent, 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
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.