Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq
Iraq: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 0.0% in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq, 1971–1991
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq is 0.0%, measured in 1991. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq peaked at 2.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.
That places Iraq 206th out of 212 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.2% | — |
| 1972 | 1.8% | -20.4% |
| 1973 | 1.5% | -18.2% |
| 1974 | 1.3% | -11.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 0.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.8%. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16.2%. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 203 Netherlands 0.3% compare
- 204 Serbia 0.2%
- 205 Belarus 0.1% compare
- 206 Cuba 0.0%
- 206 Fiji 0.0%
- 206 Kiribati 0.0% compare
- 206 Niue 0.0%
- 206 Saint Helena 0.0%
- 206 San Marino 0.0%
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Iraq was 0.0% in 1991, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 2.2% in 1971.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
- How does Iraq rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Iraq ranks 206th out of 212 countries with data for 1991.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release