4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Iran
Iran: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education was 94.8 in 2016. ▬ Flat
Latest (2016)
94.8
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
92nd
of 164 countries
All-time high
95
in 2015
All-time low
92
in 2000
Years of data
17
2000–2016
4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education in Iran, 2000–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2016, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Iran stood at 94.8.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Iran peaked at 95 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 92, in 2000.
That places Iran 92nd out of 164 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 92.7 | 92 | 93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.26 | 94 | 95 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 372,396 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 22.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 101.96 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 102.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Iran?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education in Iran was 94.8 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 95 in 2015.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 92 in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
- Iran ranks 92nd out of 164 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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