Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran
Iran: Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled was 4.92 million in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Iran recorded 4.92 million for secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in 2017.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and down 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran peaked at 9.28 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.01 million, in 1971.
That places Iran 20th out of 204 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.01 million | — |
| 1972 | 1.40 million | +38.2% |
| 1973 | 1.51 million | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 1.65 million | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 1.82 million | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 1.99 million | +9.4% |
| 1977 | 2.11 million | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 2.20 million | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 2.31 million | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 2.41 million | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 2.52 million | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 2.68 million | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 2.57 million | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 2.69 million | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 2.92 million | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 3.20 million | +9.6% |
| 1987 | 3.38 million | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 3.64 million | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 4.09 million | +12.3% |
| 1990 | 4.46 million | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 4.82 million | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 5.31 million | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 6.00 million | +12.9% |
| 1994 | 6.68 million | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 7.28 million | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 7.75 million | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 8.21 million | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 8.68 million | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 9.14 million | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 9.28 million | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 9.23 million | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 9.18 million | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 8.89 million | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 8.57 million | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 8.19 million | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 7.91 million | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 7.46 million | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 7.35 million | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 7.05 million | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 6.56 million | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 6.44 million | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 6.31 million | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 4.96 million | -21.3% |
| 2014 | 4.90 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4.88 million | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 4.90 million | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 4.92 million | +0.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 4.92 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 429,923, 11.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iran's 4.92 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 766,641, 6.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.78 million | 1.01 million | 2.31 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.01 million | 2.41 million | 4.09 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.83 million | 4.46 million | 9.14 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.31 million | 7.05 million | 9.28 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.48 million | 4.88 million | 6.56 million | 8 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.5 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.9 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran?
- Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Iran was 4.92 million in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 9.28 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 million in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled?
- Iran ranks 20th out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Secondary education, general pupils with 570 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Secondary education, general pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
Secondary education, general pupils with 570 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.