Share of students studying abroad in Iraq
Iraq: Share of students studying abroad was 1.26 in 2005. ▼ Falling
Latest (2005)
1.26
Change on year
up 24.2%
World rank
157th
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.81
in 1999
All-time low
1.01
in 2004
Years of data
5
1999–2005
Share of students studying abroad in Iraq, 1999–2005
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Iraq is 1.26, measured in 2005.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.2% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
That places Iraq 157th out of 175 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of students studying abroad in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.81 | — |
| 2000 | 1.72 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.57 | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 1.01 | -35.4% |
| 2005 | 1.26 | +24.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 1.26 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.15, 24% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 1.26 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.68, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.39 | 1.01 | 1.72 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 154 Cuba 1.5 compare
- 155 Mozambique 1.48 compare
- 156 United Kingdom 1.28 compare
- 158 Myanmar 1.16 compare
- 159 South Africa 1.11
- 160 Dominican Republic 1.04
More education data for Iraq
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.22 (2007)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.28 (2007)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Iraq?
- Share of students studying abroad in Iraq was 1.26 in 2005, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 in 2004.
- How does Iraq rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Iraq ranks 157th out of 175 countries with data for 2005.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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