Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq
Iraq: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.1713 units per person in 2007. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2007, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq stood at 0.1713 units per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq peaked at 0.192 units per person in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.109 units per person, in 1971.
That places Iraq 21st out of 206 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.109 units per person | — |
| 1972 | 0.1146 units per person | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 0.1202 units per person | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 0.1262 units per person | +5.0% |
| 1975 | 0.132 units per person | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 0.1489 units per person | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 0.1581 units per person | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 0.1606 units per person | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 0.1868 units per person | +16.3% |
| 1980 | 0.192 units per person | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 0.1868 units per person | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 0.183 units per person | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 0.1766 units per person | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 0.1763 units per person | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 0.1757 units per person | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 0.1752 units per person | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 0.1768 units per person | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 0.1772 units per person | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 0.1741 units per person | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 0.1873 units per person | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 0.1543 units per person | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 0.1488 units per person | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 0.1351 units per person | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 0.1525 units per person | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 0.149 units per person | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 0.1597 units per person | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1572 units per person | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 0.1713 units per person | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1396 units per person | 0.109 units per person | 0.1868 units per person | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1794 units per person | 0.1741 units per person | 0.192 units per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1556 units per person | 0.1351 units per person | 0.1873 units per person | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.1593 units per person | 0.149 units per person | 0.1713 units per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 18 Benin 0.1743 units per person compare
- 19 Central African Republic 0.1726 units per person compare
- 20 Mauritania 0.1725 units per person compare
- 22 Vanuatu 0.171 units per person compare
- 23 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.1661 units per person compare
- 24 Madagascar 0.1656 units per person compare
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Iraq was 0.1713 units per person in 2007, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 0.192 units per person in 1980.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.109 units per person in 1971.
- How does Iraq rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- Iraq ranks 21st out of 206 countries with data for 2007.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.