Iran, Islamic Republic of Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Iran, Islamic Republic of's primary enrollment was 104.68% in 2020, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2020.
Overview
Iran, Islamic Republic of's primary enrollment stood at 104.68% in 2020, a decline of +0.77pp from 2019. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 39th globally.
Iran has made significant strides in expanding primary education enrollment over the past five decades. Starting from a low of 69.03% in 1971, the country has steadily increased its enrollment rates, reaching an all-time high of 111.42% in 2013. However, this growth has been followed by a slight decline, with the latest available data showing a primary enrollment rate of 104.68% in 2020. This ranks Iran 39th globally, surpassing several peer countries such as Mexico, which has a slightly lower enrollment rate of 104.52%. Notably, Iran's primary enrollment rate in 2020 is still above the global average. While the trend is positive, a significant shift in Iran's demographics, particularly a decline in the youth population, could impact the country's ability to sustain its current enrollment rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 104.68% | −0.77pp | #39 |
| 2019 | 105.45% | +0.08pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 105.37% | −0.45pp | #47 |
| 2016 | 105.82% | +1.71pp | #48 |
| 2015 | 104.12% | +0.62pp | #60 |
| 2014 | 103.50% | −7.92pp | #70 |
| 2013 | 111.42% | +12.29pp | #33 |
| 2012 | 99.13% | +0.08pp | #115 |
| 2011 | 99.05% | +0.64pp | #116 |
| 2010 | 98.41% | −0.88pp | #126 |
| 2009 | 99.29% | +0.08pp | #124 |
| 2008 | 99.21% | −0.53pp | #123 |
| 2007 | 99.75% | −3.14pp | #117 |
| 2006 | 102.88% | −2.32pp | #80 |
| 2005 | 105.20% | −3.06pp | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iran, Islamic Republic of's primary enrollment was 104.68% in 2020. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of's primary enrollment peaked at 111.42% in 2013.
The lowest primary enrollment in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 69.03% in 1971.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 39th globally in primary enrollment as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2020 was 104.68%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iran-islamic-republic-of_primary-enrollment,
title = {Iran, Islamic Republic of Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iran-islamic-republic-of/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}