Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Iran
Iran: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 100.33 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Iran, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Iran recorded 100.33 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in 2022.
That represents a change of down 35.8% on the previous year and down 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Iran peaked at 658.59 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1971.
That places Iran 85th out of 146 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in Iran, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 0 millions | — |
| 1992 | 15.53 millions | — |
| 1993 | 18.55 millions | +19.4% |
| 2001 | 255.58 millions | +1278.1% |
| 2002 | 290.01 millions | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 319.81 millions | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 293.82 millions | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 379.16 millions | +29.0% |
| 2006 | 639.44 millions | +68.6% |
| 2007 | 381.85 millions | -40.3% |
| 2008 | 395.19 millions | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 339.43 millions | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 381.06 millions | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 658.59 millions | +72.8% |
| 2012 | 377.24 millions | -42.7% |
| 2013 | 30.27 millions | -92.0% |
| 2014 | 61.09 millions | +101.8% |
| 2015 | 80.52 millions | +31.8% |
| 2016 | 122.38 millions | +52.0% |
| 2017 | 163.46 millions | +33.6% |
| 2018 | 195.45 millions | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 154.75 millions | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 156.35 millions | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 100.33 millions | -35.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 1990s | 11.36 millions | 0 millions | 18.55 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 366.03 millions | 255.58 millions | 639.44 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 222.48 millions | 30.27 millions | 658.59 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.34 millions | 100.33 millions | 156.35 millions | 2 |
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More education data for Iran
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 372,396 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 22.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Iran?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in Iran was 100.33 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 658.59 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Iran ranks 85th out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.4%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release