Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Iran
Iran: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 8.84 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran stood at 8.84 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 350.7% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran peaked at 30.29 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -11.24 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Iran ranks 37th of 189 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 tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 30.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 18.46 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1974 | 6.77 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1975 | 9.94 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 1976 | 12.23 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 1977 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 1978 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1996 | 15.24 % change on previous year | +1372.7% |
| 2000 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -51.5% |
| 2001 | 11.74 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 2002 | -0.2083 % change on previous year | -101.8% |
| 2003 | 9.44 % change on previous year | -4633.0% |
| 2004 | 14.03 % change on previous year | +48.6% |
| 2005 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2006 | 12.82 % change on previous year | +46.2% |
| 2007 | 17.91 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 2008 | 19.92 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2009 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 2010 | 13.17 % change on previous year | -1160.7% |
| 2011 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2012 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2013 | -0.8334 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 2014 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -972.1% |
| 2015 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2016 | -9.46 % change on previous year | -477.8% |
| 2017 | -6.31 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2018 | -11.24 % change on previous year | +78.0% |
| 2019 | -6.71 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2020 | -5.64 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2021 | -3.53 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2022 | 8.84 % change on previous year | -350.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 8.84 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.92 % change on previous year, 4.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iran's 8.84 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +4633.0% | -0.2083 % change on previous year | 9.44 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +1372.7% | 1.03 % change on previous year | 15.24 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +1160.7% | -1.24 % change on previous year | 13.17 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +972.1% | -0.8334 % change on previous year | 7.27 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | -477.8% | 2.5 % change on previous year | -9.46 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.46 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 30.29 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 15.24 % change on previous year | 15.24 % change on previous year | 15.24 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.06 % change on previous year | -1.24 % change on previous year | 19.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3976 % change on previous year | -11.24 % change on previous year | 13.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.11 % change on previous year | -5.64 % change on previous year | 8.84 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 34 Cote d'Ivoire 9.57 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Nepal 9.25 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Rwanda 8.99 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Nigeria 8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 39 United States Virgin Islands 8.3 % change on previous year compare
- 40 United Arab Emirates 8.15 % change on previous year compare
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran was 8.84 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 30.29 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.24 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Iran rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Iran ranks 37th out of 189 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.