Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran
Iran: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 1.02 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
1.02 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
35th
of 214 countries
All-time high
1.03 million
in 2019
All-time low
19,308
in 1971
Years of data
47
1971–2020
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iran recorded 1.02 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2020.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 121.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran peaked at 1.03 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19,308, in 1971.
Iran ranks 35th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 19,308 | — |
| 1972 | 21,237 | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 21,773 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 40,987 | +88.2% |
| 1975 | 88,854 | +116.8% |
| 1976 | 175,424 | +97.4% |
| 1977 | 211,869 | +20.8% |
| 1978 | 235,136 | +11.0% |
| 1979 | 259,000 | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 236,000 | -8.9% |
| 1981 | 172,000 | -27.1% |
| 1982 | 195,639 | +13.7% |
| 1983 | 177,525 | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 202,899 | +14.3% |
| 1985 | 77,794 | -61.7% |
| 1986 | 106,986 | +37.5% |
| 1987 | 123,437 | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 146,409 | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 177,979 | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 217,496 | +22.2% |
| 1991 | 227,492 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 252,513 | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 168,864 | -33.1% |
| 1994 | 132,653 | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 141,728 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 195,181 | +37.7% |
| 1998 | 252,513 | +29.4% |
| 1999 | 220,434 | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 251,556 | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 286,903 | +14.1% |
| 2002 | 329,062 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | 403,654 | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 436,497 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 499,180 | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 548,761 | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 561,399 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 559,950 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 464,548 | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 462,862 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 474,883 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 415,539 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 469,565 | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 542,682 | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 672,021 | +23.8% |
| 2016 | 706,093 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1.03 million | +46.2% |
| 2020 | 1.02 million | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 119,288 | 19,308 | 259,000 | 9 |
| 1980s | 161,667 | 77,794 | 236,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 200,986 | 132,653 | 252,513 | 9 |
| 2000s | 434,151 | 251,556 | 561,399 | 10 |
| 2010s | 597,011 | 415,539 | 1.03 million | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 1.02 million | 1.02 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.41 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.11 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0487 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4.67 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.5 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0516 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6.62 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.26 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 372,396 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 9.9 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran was 1.02 million in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,308 in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 35th out of 214 countries with data for 2020.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release