Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Iran
Iran: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes 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 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% |
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 primary education, male (number), gaps filled 87,283 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 3.34 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 8.84 % change on previous year (2022)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 285,113 (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.64 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 1.70 million (2022)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 8.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
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