Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Iran
Iran: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 99,161 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iran, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iran stood at 99,161. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.7% on the previous year and up 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iran peaked at 99,161 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17,442, in 2000.
That places Iran 12th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18,215 | — |
| 1999 | 17,985 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 17,442 | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 17,523 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 18,014 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 19,267 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 20,844 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 23,278 | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 25,023 | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 29,403 | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 33,144 | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 39,705 | +19.8% |
| 2010 | 44,491 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 50,713 | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 51,834 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 49,454 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 51,473 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 51,851 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 53,553 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 53,980 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 57,651 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 60,442 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 69,404 | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 74,972 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 86,429 | +15.3% |
| 2023 | 99,161 | +14.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 99,161 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13,820, 7.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 99,161 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31,786, 3.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,100 | 17,985 | 18,215 | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,364 | 17,442 | 39,705 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,544 | 44,491 | 60,442 | 10 |
| 2020s | 82,492 | 69,404 | 99,161 | 4 |
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 total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iran?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Iran was 99,161 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 99,161 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,442 in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Iran ranks 12th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.5%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release