Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in Iran
Iran: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the 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 studying in the 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% |
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 primary education, male (number), gaps filled 87,283 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.34 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 8.84 % change on previous year (2022)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 285,113 (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.64 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1.70 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
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