Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran
Iran: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) was 230,289 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iran, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2020, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iran stood at 230,289.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iran peaked at 314,774 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6,474, in 1971.
That places Iran 10th out of 185 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,474 | — |
| 1972 | 8,766 | +35.4% |
| 1973 | 9,890 | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 10,475 | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 12,310 | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 13,392 | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 13,952 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 15,453 | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 52,812 | +241.8% |
| 1999 | 65,436 | +23.9% |
| 2000 | 64,766 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 68,974 | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 79,235 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 84,197 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 103,226 | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 115,340 | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 122,068 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 133,484 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 143,503 | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 163,775 | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 173,625 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 218,368 | +25.8% |
| 2012 | 255,596 | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 268,340 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 287,970 | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 314,774 | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 310,533 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 275,749 | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 257,621 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 254,128 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 230,289 | -9.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 230,289 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19,749, 11.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iran's 230,289 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18,920, 12.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +241.8% | 15,453 | 52,812 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,339 | 6,474 | 15,453 | 8 |
| 1990s | 59,124 | 52,812 | 65,436 | 2 |
| 2000s | 107,857 | 64,766 | 163,775 | 10 |
| 2010s | 261,670 | 173,625 | 314,774 | 10 |
| 2020s | 230,289 | 230,289 | 230,289 | 1 |
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 tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iran?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Iran was 230,289 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 314,774 in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,474 in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Iran ranks 10th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. 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 tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release