Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years was 6.49 in 2009. ▲ Rising
Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic, 1970–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic is 6.49, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 6.61 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.55, in 1970.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 107th of 124 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.55 | — |
| 2002 | 4.73 | +204.5% |
| 2007 | 6.61 | +39.9% |
| 2008 | 6.19 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 6.49 | +4.8% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 6.49 is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.88, 1.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 6.49 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.28, 63% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.01 | 4.73 | 6.61 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years in Syrian Arab Republic was 6.49 in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 6.61 in 2007.
- What is the lowest mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 in 1970.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 107th out of 124 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mean years of schooling (isced 1 or higher), population 25+ years rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, both sexes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release