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

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

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

In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #138 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).

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

The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Primary education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 5.73 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #138 globally out of 210 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 6.00; 2013
Trough: 5.00; 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	Primary education, duration (years)
2025	6.0000
2024	6.0000
2023	6.0000
2022	6.0000
2021	6.0000
2020	6.0000
2019	6.0000
2018	6.0000
2017	6.0000
2016	6.0000

About Primary education, duration (years)

Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Primary education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #138 out of 210 countries reporting Primary education, duration (years).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Primary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Primary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 5.73, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
What is Primary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Primary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in primary school.

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