Enrolment in tertiary education, all … education annual growth rate in Iraq

Iraq: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … education annual growth rate was 3.01 % change on previous year in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
3.01 % change on previous year
World rank
84th
of 177 countries
All-time high
46.03 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-2.14 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
20
1972–2005

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Iraq, 1972–2005

010203040501972198820051972: 12.1 % change on previous year1973: 11.5 % change on previous year1974: 39 % change on previous year1975: 40.5 % change on previous year1976: 22.7 % change on previous year1977: 3.3 % change on previous year1978: 1.8 % change on previous year1979: -2.1 % change on previous year1980: 6.2 % change on previous year1981: 9.6 % change on previous year1982: 6.4 % change on previous year1983: 8.1 % change on previous year1984: 5.1 % change on previous year1985: 3.3 % change on previous year1986: 46 % change on previous year1987: 7.6 % change on previous year1988: 9.3 % change on previous year1989: 9.7 % change on previous year2000: 5.8 % change on previous year2005: 3 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2005, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Iraq stood at 3.01 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 48.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Iraq peaked at 46.03 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -2.14 % change on previous year, in 1979.

That places Iraq 84th out of 177 countries with data for 2005, putting it 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 … education annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1972 to 2005.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 12.14 % change on previous year —
1973 11.49 % change on previous year -5.4%
1974 39 % change on previous year +239.5%
1975 40.46 % change on previous year +3.8%
1976 22.69 % change on previous year -43.9%
1977 3.33 % change on previous year -85.3%
1978 1.78 % change on previous year -46.6%
1979 -2.14 % change on previous year -220.2%
1980 6.23 % change on previous year -391.4%
1981 9.6 % change on previous year +54.2%
1982 6.4 % change on previous year -33.4%
1983 8.07 % change on previous year +26.1%
1984 5.06 % change on previous year -37.2%
1985 3.35 % change on previous year -33.9%
1986 46.03 % change on previous year +1275.8%
1987 7.65 % change on previous year -83.4%
1988 9.32 % change on previous year +21.9%
1989 9.69 % change on previous year +3.9%
2000 5.84 % change on previous year -39.7%
2005 3.01 % change on previous year -48.4%

Iraq compared with similar countries

  • Iraq's 3.01 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.7 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Iraq's 3.01 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.31 % change on previous year, 70% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … education annual growth rate in Iraq 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.

YearChange FromTo
1986 +1275.8% 3.35 % change on previous year 46.03 % change on previous year
1980 +391.4% -2.14 % change on previous year 6.23 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.09 % change on previous year -2.14 % change on previous year 40.46 % change on previous year 8
1980s 11.14 % change on previous year 3.35 % change on previous year 46.03 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.43 % change on previous year 3.01 % change on previous year 5.84 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 81 North Macedonia 3.25 % change on previous year compare
  2. 82 Brazil 3.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 83 Lebanon 3.08 % change on previous year compare
  4. 85 Spain 3 % change on previous year compare
  5. 86 Portugal 2.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 87 Tunisia 2.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Iraq?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Iraq was 3.01 % change on previous year in 2005, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 46.03 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -2.14 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Iraq rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number)?
Iraq ranks 84th out of 177 countries with data for 2005.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
398 places, 16,127 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.