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

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

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

In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #132 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).

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

The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Secondary education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary 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 6.43 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #132 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 7.00; 2006
Trough: 6.00; 2013
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	Secondary 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 Secondary education, duration (years)

Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #132 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
What is Secondary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

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