Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level
Iran, Islamic Republic of
15.2%
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
15.7%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
93rd
Saudi Arabia rank
90th
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 15.7% against 15.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 93rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 90th of 212 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.8% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 14.6% | 14.2% | 0.3% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 15.7% against 15.2% in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.5%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia rank globally for share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 93rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 90th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Private primary institutions are managed by private entities, such as NGOs, religious groups, or businesses, rather than public authorities, regardless of profit motive.