Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Iran
Iran: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 36.8% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Iran, 2004–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Iran stood at 36.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 234.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Iran peaked at 37.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 2004.
That places Iran 42nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Iran, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.8% | — |
| 2005 | 10.2% | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 10.9% | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 9.9% | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 11.0% | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 15.1% | +37.4% |
| 2010 | 17.8% | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 17.6% | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 19.3% | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 29.4% | +52.0% |
| 2014 | 27.9% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 37.5% | +34.2% |
| 2017 | 37.3% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 36.8% | -1.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 36.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.3%, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Iran's 36.8% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.9%, 1.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.1% | 9.8% | 15.1% | 6 |
| 2010s | 28.0% | 17.6% | 37.5% | 8 |
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 gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Iran?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Iran was 36.8% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 37.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 2004.
- How does Iran rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Iran ranks 42nd out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.8%. 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 (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.