Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran
Iran: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 0.2% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran is 0.2%, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 95.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran peaked at 40.6% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2016.
Iran ranks 172nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 40.6% | — |
| 1984 | 16.8% | -58.6% |
| 1985 | 16.7% | -0.8% |
| 1986 | 15.8% | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 15.6% | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 14.8% | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 14.5% | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 8.6% | -41.1% |
| 1992 | 4.9% | -42.7% |
| 1997 | 8.4% | +72.2% |
| 1999 | 14.5% | +72.3% |
| 2000 | 13.8% | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 2.9% | -79.2% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | +37.7% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | -43.4% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | +108.6% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 4.8% | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | -53.9% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | +52.5% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | -38.3% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -39.5% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | -68.9% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | -38.0% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +6.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 0.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.9%, 12% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iran's 0.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.9%, 12% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.6% | 40.6% | 40.6% | 1 |
| 1980s | 15.7% | 14.5% | 16.8% | 6 |
| 1990s | 9.1% | 4.9% | 14.5% | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.8% | 2.2% | 13.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.2% | 3.4% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1003 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Iran was 0.2% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 40.6% in 1971.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2016.
- How does Iran rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 172nd out of 188 countries with data for 2017.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.2%. 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 Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of students of the official age for primary education is subtracted from the total population of the same age. The result is expressed as a percentage of the population of the official age for primary education. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/