Iran, Islamic Republic of vs SDG: Southern Asia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
Iran, Islamic Republic of
6.62 million
in 2023
SDG: Southern Asia
182.72 million
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
18th
SDG: Southern Asia rank
21st
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- SDG: Southern Asia
How they compare
SDG: Southern Asia currently reports 182.72 million against 6.62 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 176.10 million.
That makes SDG: Southern Asia's figure about 27.6 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 38 years both countries report, SDG: Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 18th and SDG: Southern Asia ranks 21st of 219 countries.
SDG: Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | SDG: Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.78 million | 37.69 million | 35.91 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
| 1980s | 3.48 million | 70.67 million | 67.19 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
| 1990s | 6.87 million | 89.23 million | 82.36 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 9.12 million | 118.71 million | 109.59 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 6.31 million | 161.87 million | 155.56 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 6.40 million | 183.61 million | 177.21 million | SDG: Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, Iran, Islamic Republic of or SDG: Southern Asia?
- SDG: Southern Asia, at 182.72 million against 6.62 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between Iran, Islamic Republic of and SDG: Southern Asia?
- 176.10 million, with SDG: Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and SDG: Southern Asia?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and SDG: Southern Asia rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 18th and SDG: Southern Asia ranks 21st of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). 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