Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Iran
Iran: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes was 2.07 million in 2022. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Iran, 2013–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Iran is 2.07 million, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Iran peaked at 2.92 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.94 million, in 2021.
That places Iran 15th out of 131 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.87 million | — |
| 2014 | 2.92 million | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2.82 million | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.56 million | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 2.34 million | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 2.08 million | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 2.02 million | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.99 million | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.94 million | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 2.07 million | +6.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.07 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 246,913, 8.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.07 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 295,099, 7.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.51 million | 2.02 million | 2.92 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 2.00 million | 1.94 million | 2.07 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Iran?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Iran was 2.07 million in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 million in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 15th out of 131 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release