Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Iran
Iran: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes was 150,898 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Iran, 1999–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Iran stood at 150,898.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 218.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Iran peaked at 152,006 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11,144, in 1999.
That places Iran 7th out of 143 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11,144 | — |
| 2000 | 13,412 | +20.4% |
| 2001 | 13,381 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 14,517 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 14,195 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 15,836 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 16,899 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 19,309 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 22,016 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 27,190 | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 31,456 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 35,106 | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 39,525 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 47,315 | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 58,683 | +24.0% |
| 2014 | 73,437 | +25.1% |
| 2015 | 94,311 | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 115,201 | +22.2% |
| 2017 | 140,558 | +22.0% |
| 2018 | 141,078 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 152,006 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 147,409 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 148,175 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 150,898 | +1.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 150,898 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,473, 27.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Iran's 150,898 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,583, 19.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,144 | 11,144 | 11,144 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,821 | 13,381 | 31,456 | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,722 | 35,106 | 152,006 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,827 | 147,409 | 150,898 | 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 8 programmes, both sexes in Iran?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Iran was 150,898 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 152,006 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,144 in 1999.
- How does Iran rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 7th out of 143 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release