Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Iran
Iran: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ was 411.37 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Iran, 2001–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Iran stood at 411.37 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Iran peaked at 1,002 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 113.88 millions, in 2001.
Iran ranks 10th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in Iran, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 113.88 millions | — |
| 2002 | 151.32 millions | +32.9% |
| 2003 | 124.82 millions | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 166.16 millions | +33.1% |
| 2005 | 204.5 millions | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 247.4 millions | +21.0% |
| 2007 | 237.46 millions | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 222.88 millions | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 362.28 millions | +62.5% |
| 2010 | 586.87 millions | +62.0% |
| 2011 | 782.05 millions | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 833.72 millions | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 1,002 millions | +20.1% |
| 2014 | 686.92 millions | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 697.74 millions | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 581.58 millions | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 611.89 millions | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 689.42 millions | +12.7% |
| 2019 | 479.99 millions | -30.4% |
| 2020 | 394.69 millions | -17.8% |
| 2022 | 411.37 millions | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 203.41 millions | 113.88 millions | 362.28 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 695.17 millions | 479.99 millions | 1,002 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 403.03 millions | 394.69 millions | 411.37 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 87,283 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.34 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 8.84 % change on previous year (2022)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 285,113 (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.64 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1.70 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Iran?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in Iran was 411.37 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1,002 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.88 millions in 2001.
- How does Iran rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
- Iran ranks 10th out of 97 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. 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 Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release