Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 3.31 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 107.0% on the previous year and down 91.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 36.73 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -12.46 % change on previous year, in 1979.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 37th out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -5.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.64 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 1974 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1975 | 12.96 % change on previous year | +122.4% |
| 1976 | 8.48 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1977 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1978 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1979 | -12.46 % change on previous year | -335.7% |
| 1980 | 12.15 % change on previous year | -197.5% |
| 1981 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
| 1982 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -482.7% |
| 1983 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1984 | 7.18 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 1985 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1986 | 7.02 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 1987 | 6.55 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1993 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 1994 | -0.7502 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1995 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +58.4% |
| 1996 | -1.56 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 1997 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +137.8% |
| 1998 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 1999 | -4.39 % change on previous year | +134.2% |
| 2000 | -4.38 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2001 | -3.85 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2002 | -5.72 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 2003 | -6.44 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2004 | -5.42 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2005 | -6.64 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 2006 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2007 | -2.98 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2008 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2009 | -0.5245 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 2010 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 2011 | 0.8677 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 2012 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +38.9% |
| 2013 | 36.73 % change on previous year | +2947.7% |
| 2014 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2015 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2016 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2017 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 2020 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 2023 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +107.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -12.46 % change on previous year | 12.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.58 % change on previous year | -2.64 % change on previous year | 12.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5504 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 6.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.09 % change on previous year | -6.64 % change on previous year | -0.5245 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.23 % change on previous year | -5.3 % change on previous year | 36.73 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.45 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 34 Mauritania 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Palau 3.43 % change on previous year compare
- 36 French Guiana 3.39 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Cyprus 3.28 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Bhutan 3.26 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Solomon Islands 3.22 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 36.73 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.46 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 37th out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.