Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary (headcount basis) in Iran
Iran: Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary (headcount basis) was 19.54 headcount basis in 2023. ▲ Rising
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary in Iran, 2013–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in headcount basis.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary in Iran is 19.54 headcount basis, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary in Iran peaked at 21.33 headcount basis in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16.11 headcount basis, in 2014.
Iran ranks 28th of 69 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary (headcount basis) in Iran, year by year
| Year | headcount basis | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16.32 headcount basis | — |
| 2014 | 16.11 headcount basis | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 21.09 headcount basis | +30.9% |
| 2017 | 21.33 headcount basis | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 20.91 headcount basis | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 19.54 headcount basis | -6.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 19.54 headcount basis is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.99 headcount basis, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Iran's 19.54 headcount basis is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 17.3 headcount basis, 1.1× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.71 headcount basis | 16.11 headcount basis | 21.33 headcount basis | 4 |
| 2020s | 20.23 headcount basis | 19.54 headcount basis | 20.91 headcount basis | 2 |
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 pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary in Iran?
- Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary in Iran was 19.54 headcount basis in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 21.33 headcount basis in 2017.
- What is the lowest pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.11 headcount basis in 2014.
- How does Iran rank for pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary?
- Iran ranks 28th out of 69 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Pupil-qualified teacher ratio in lower secondary (headcount basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release