Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #129 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Compulsory education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) was 9.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #129 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 9.00; 2013
Trough: 8.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Compulsory education, duration (years)
2025	9.0000
2024	9.0000
2023	9.0000
2022	9.0000
2021	9.0000
2020	9.0000
2019	9.0000
2018	9.0000
2017	9.0000
2016	9.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) was 9.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #129 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 23.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.