World population level education in Iraq
Iraq: World population level education was 37.24 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
37.24 million
World rank
23rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
37.24 million
in 2100
All-time low
8,800
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Iraq, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for world population level education in Iraq is 37.24 million, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Iraq peaked at 37.24 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 8,800, in 1950.
That places Iraq 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 8,800 | — |
| 1955 | 17,700 | +101.1% |
| 1960 | 36,100 | +104.0% |
| 1965 | 78,000 | +116.1% |
| 1970 | 144,500 | +85.3% |
| 1975 | 233,900 | +61.9% |
| 1980 | 363,600 | +55.5% |
| 1985 | 534,500 | +47.0% |
| 1990 | 759,000 | +42.0% |
| 1995 | 1.04 million | +37.5% |
| 2000 | 1.39 million | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 1.81 million | +30.5% |
| 2010 | 2.11 million | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 2.71 million | +28.5% |
| 2020 | 3.54 million | +30.5% |
| 2025 | 4.61 million | +30.3% |
| 2030 | 5.95 million | +29.1% |
| 2035 | 7.62 million | +28.1% |
| 2040 | 9.57 million | +25.5% |
| 2045 | 11.62 million | +21.5% |
| 2050 | 13.82 million | +18.9% |
| 2055 | 16.15 million | +16.9% |
| 2060 | 18.64 million | +15.4% |
| 2065 | 21.24 million | +13.9% |
| 2070 | 23.87 million | +12.4% |
| 2075 | 26.48 million | +10.9% |
| 2080 | 29.00 million | +9.5% |
| 2085 | 31.36 million | +8.1% |
| 2090 | 33.51 million | +6.8% |
| 2095 | 35.45 million | +5.8% |
| 2100 | 37.24 million | +5.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 37.24 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.24 million, 11.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 37.24 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.67 million, 4.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13,250 | 8,800 | 17,700 | 2 |
| 1960s | 57,050 | 36,100 | 78,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 189,200 | 144,500 | 233,900 | 2 |
| 1980s | 449,050 | 363,600 | 534,500 | 2 |
| 1990s | 901,450 | 759,000 | 1.04 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.60 million | 1.39 million | 1.81 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.41 million | 2.11 million | 2.71 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.08 million | 3.54 million | 4.61 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 6.79 million | 5.95 million | 7.62 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 10.60 million | 9.57 million | 11.62 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 14.99 million | 13.82 million | 16.15 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 19.94 million | 18.64 million | 21.24 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 25.17 million | 23.87 million | 26.48 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 30.18 million | 29.00 million | 31.36 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 34.48 million | 33.51 million | 35.45 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 37.24 million | 37.24 million | 37.24 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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 world population level education in Iraq?
- World population level education in Iraq was 37.24 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 37.24 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,800 in 1950.
- How does Iraq rank for world population level education?
- Iraq ranks 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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