Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iraq
Iraq: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 424,908 in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2005
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Iraq is 424,908, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 56.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 424,908 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 42,431, in 1971.
Iraq ranks 60th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42,431 | — |
| 1972 | 48,994 | +15.5% |
| 1973 | 56,599 | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 65,481 | +15.7% |
| 1975 | 78,784 | +20.3% |
| 1976 | 86,111 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 91,358 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 91,651 | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 90,103 | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 100,462 | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 106,709 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 116,294 | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 122,743 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 126,715 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 144,986 | +14.4% |
| 1986 | 169,665 | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 170,659 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 183,608 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 209,818 | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 271,508 | +29.4% |
| 2000 | 288,670 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 317,993 | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 412,545 | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 424,908 | +3.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 424,908 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 1.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 424,908 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 375,028, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 72,390 | 42,431 | 91,651 | 9 |
| 1980s | 145,166 | 100,462 | 209,818 | 10 |
| 1990s | 271,508 | 271,508 | 271,508 | 1 |
| 2000s | 361,029 | 288,670 | 424,908 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Iraq?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Iraq was 424,908 in 2005, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 424,908 in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,431 in 1971.
- How does Iraq rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 60th out of 200 countries with data for 2005.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release