Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Iran
Iran: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 18,547 in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran, 1971–2005
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iran recorded 18,547 for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2005. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
The figure is up 32.1% on the previous year and up 201.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran peaked at 18,547 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 954, in 1971.
That places Iran 64th out of 203 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 954 | — |
| 1972 | 966 | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 1,038 | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 1,835 | +76.8% |
| 1975 | 3,059 | +66.7% |
| 1976 | 6,985 | +128.3% |
| 1977 | 9,123 | +30.6% |
| 1978 | 9,791 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 13,669 | +39.6% |
| 1980 | 12,552 | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 9,356 | -25.5% |
| 1982 | 7,946 | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 8,394 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 9,229 | +9.9% |
| 1985 | 5,135 | -44.4% |
| 1986 | 5,795 | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 5,812 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 5,905 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 6,738 | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 8,405 | +24.7% |
| 1991 | 8,520 | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 8,841 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 6,885 | -22.1% |
| 1994 | 6,469 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 6,151 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 10,424 | +69.5% |
| 1999 | 9,495 | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 11,078 | +16.7% |
| 2001 | 12,336 | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 13,796 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 15,634 | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 14,044 | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 18,547 | +32.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 18,547 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9,584, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 18,547 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,998, 2.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +128.3% | 3,059 | 6,985 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,269 | 954 | 13,669 | 9 |
| 1980s | 7,686 | 5,135 | 12,552 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,149 | 6,151 | 10,424 | 8 |
| 2000s | 14,239 | 11,078 | 18,547 | 6 |
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 teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran was 18,547 in 2005, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 18,547 in 2005.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 954 in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 64th out of 203 countries with data for 2005.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release