Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Educational attainment rate, completed Master's or equivalent
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 rate, completed Master's or equivalent over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Saudi Arabia
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 82 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 rate, completed master's or equivalent, 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 rate, completed master's or equivalent 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 rate, completed master's or equivalent?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 82 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed Master's or equivalent education or higher, population 25+ years, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release