Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iran (Islamic Republic of): Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 72.48 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
72.48
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
90th
of 197 countries
All-time high
74.33
in 2019
All-time low
2.2
in 1971
Years of data
49
1971–2020

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 1971–2020

020406080197119952020

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) is 72.48, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 80.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 74.33 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.2, in 1971.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 90th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.8 2.2 24.15 9
1980s 11.84 5.32 21.22 10
1990s 11.48 7.09 15.99 9
2000s 37.73 18.47 51.29 10
2010s 50.95 34.89 74.33 10
2020s 72.48 72.48 72.48 1

Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  1. 87 Zimbabwe 74.32 compare
  2. 88 Kazakhstan 74.13 compare
  3. 89 Montenegro 72.87 compare
  4. 91 United States 72.4 compare
  5. 92 Sri Lanka 71.84 compare
  6. 93 Croatia 70.91 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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All data for Iran (Islamic Republic of) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 72.48 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 74.33 in 2019.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.2 in 1971.
How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 90th out of 197 countries with data for 2020.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 80.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.