Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iran (Islamic Republic of): Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total was 0.3% in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.3%
Change on year
up 10.5%
World rank
43rd
of 66 countries
All-time high
1.3%
in 2005
All-time low
0.2%
in 2012
Years of data
13
2005–2023

Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 2005–2023

0.250.50.7511.22005201420232005: 1.3 cumulative2006: 1.3 cumulative2007: 1.1 cumulative2012: 0.223 cumulative2013: 0.299 cumulative2014: 0.286 cumulative2016: 0.368 cumulative2018: 0.304 cumulative2019: 0.289 cumulative2020: 0.275 cumulative2021: 0.28 cumulative2022: 0.312 cumulative2023: 0.344 cumulative

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in cumulative.

Analysis

In 2023, educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of) stood at 0.3%.

The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 1.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2012.

That places Iran (Islamic Republic of) 43rd out of 66 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.3% 1.1% 1.3% 3
2010s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 6
2020s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 4

Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  1. 40 Georgia 0.5% compare
  2. 41 Italy 0.5% compare
  3. 42 North Macedonia 0.4% compare
  4. 44 Albania 0.3% compare
  5. 45 Bulgaria 0.3% compare
  6. 46 Mexico 0.3% compare

See the full ranking of 66 places β†’

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All data for Iran (Islamic Republic of) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 0.3% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2005.
What is the lowest educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2012.
How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 43rd out of 66 countries with data for 2023.
Is educational attainment, doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
66 places, 683 data points, 1994–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.