Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Iran
Iran: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 3,486 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Iran, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Iran is 3,486 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Iran peaked at 5,856 millions in 2018 and was at its lowest, 147.53 millions, in 1971.
Iran ranks 35th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Iran, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 147.53 millions | — |
| 1972 | 168.03 millions | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 201.19 millions | +19.7% |
| 1974 | 266.42 millions | +32.4% |
| 1975 | 386.92 millions | +45.2% |
| 1977 | 681.5 millions | +76.1% |
| 1981 | 2,828 millions | +315.0% |
| 1982 | 2,374 millions | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 2,055 millions | -13.4% |
| 1984 | 2,219 millions | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 2,285 millions | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 2,536 millions | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 3,551 millions | +40.0% |
| 1988 | 2,028 millions | -42.9% |
| 1989 | 1,966 millions | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 1,762 millions | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 1,574 millions | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 1,617 millions | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 1,649 millions | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 775.12 millions | -53.0% |
| 1996 | 992.61 millions | +28.1% |
| 2001 | 1,151 millions | +15.9% |
| 2002 | 1,476 millions | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 1,358 millions | -8.0% |
| 2004 | 1,516 millions | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 1,709 millions | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 2,740 millions | +60.3% |
| 2007 | 3,501 millions | +27.8% |
| 2008 | 3,814 millions | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 3,965 millions | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 3,791 millions | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 4,619 millions | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 4,697 millions | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 4,816 millions | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 3,521 millions | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 3,249 millions | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 3,747 millions | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 4,784 millions | +27.7% |
| 2018 | 5,856 millions | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 4,368 millions | -25.4% |
| 2020 | 3,655 millions | -16.3% |
| 2022 | 3,486 millions | -4.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 3,486 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 583.8 millions, 6.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iran's 3,486 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 4.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Iran 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +315.0% | 681.5 millions | 2,828 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 308.6 millions | 147.53 millions | 681.5 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,427 millions | 1,966 millions | 3,551 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,395 millions | 775.12 millions | 1,762 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,359 millions | 1,151 millions | 3,965 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,345 millions | 3,249 millions | 5,856 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,570 millions | 3,486 millions | 3,655 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.5 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.9 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Iran?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Iran was 3,486 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 5,856 millions in 2018.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.53 millions in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Iran ranks 35th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release