4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Iran
Iran: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 64.42 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
64.42
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
116th
of 156 countries
All-time high
65.51
in 2019
All-time low
30.04
in 2003
Years of data
7
2003–2020
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Iran, 2003–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iran recorded 64.42 for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in 2020.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Iran peaked at 65.51 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 30.04, in 2003.
Iran ranks 116th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30.04 | — |
| 2013 | 36.69 | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 39.17 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 48.76 | +24.5% |
| 2016 | 50.78 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 65.51 | +29.0% |
| 2020 | 64.42 | -1.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 64.42 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 84.75, 76% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iran's 64.42 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 64.42, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.04 | 30.04 | 30.04 | 1 |
| 2010s | 48.18 | 36.69 | 65.51 | 5 |
| 2020s | 64.42 | 64.42 | 64.42 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.5 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.9 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 406,399 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 108,066 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 519,698 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 505,053 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.62 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.09 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.31 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Iran?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in Iran was 64.42 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 65.51 in 2019.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.04 in 2003.
- How does Iran rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- Iran ranks 116th out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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