Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Arab States male in Iran
Iran: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Arab States male was 2,465 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,465
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
17th
of 235 countries
All-time high
2,564
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran stood at 2,465.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran peaked at 2,564 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
Iran ranks 17th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … Arab States male in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 2,056 | — |
| 2013 | 1,777 | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 1,423 | -19.9% |
| 2015 | 1,795 | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 1,599 | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 1,836 | +14.8% |
| 2018 | 1,955 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 2,293 | +17.3% |
| 2020 | 1,951 | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 2,088 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 2,564 | +22.8% |
| 2023 | 2,465 | -3.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2,465 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21, 117.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2,465 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,291, 1.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,473 | 0 | 2,293 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,267 | 1,951 | 2,564 | 4 |
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 outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran was 2,465 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2,564 in 2022.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does Iran rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- Iran ranks 17th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the Arab States, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release