Secondary education, general pupils in Iran
Iran: Secondary education, general pupils was 4.92 million in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
4.92 million
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
20th
of 204 countries
All-time high
9.28 million
in 2000
All-time low
1.01 million
in 1971
Years of data
42
1971–2017
Secondary education, general pupils in Iran, 1971–2017
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils in Iran is 4.92 million, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 34.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils 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 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% |
| 1981 | 2.52 million | +14.2% |
| 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% |
| 1999 | 9.14 million | +25.5% |
| 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 | 1.71 million | 1.01 million | 2.20 million | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.08 million | 2.52 million | 4.09 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 6.24 million | 4.46 million | 9.14 million | 7 |
| 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
- 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 secondary education, general pupils in Iran?
- Secondary education, general pupils in Iran was 4.92 million in 2017, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 9.28 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 million in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- Iran ranks 20th out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils 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 Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary general pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in general education programs, including teacher training.