Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Iran
Iran: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 1.02 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
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 (number) (pre-primary) 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% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.02 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 6.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.02 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 163,861, 6.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +116.8% | 40,987 | 88,854 |
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
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1003 units per person (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