Government expenditure on education, US$ in Iran
Iran: Government expenditure on education, US$ was 17,615 millions in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Iran, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Iran recorded 17,615 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2018.
That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Iran peaked at 18,402 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 304.08 millions, in 1971.
That places Iran 29th out of 174 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Iran, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 304.08 millions | — |
| 1972 | 379.92 millions | +24.9% |
| 1973 | 493.45 millions | +29.9% |
| 1974 | 728.59 millions | +47.7% |
| 1975 | 1,370 millions | +88.1% |
| 1977 | 3,686 millions | +169.0% |
| 1981 | 6,729 millions | +82.6% |
| 1982 | 5,831 millions | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 5,265 millions | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 5,944 millions | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 5,615 millions | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 6,432 millions | +14.6% |
| 1987 | 8,658 millions | +34.6% |
| 1988 | 4,933 millions | -43.0% |
| 1989 | 4,919 millions | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 4,547 millions | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 4,672 millions | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 2,932 millions | -37.2% |
| 1996 | 3,411 millions | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 4,654 millions | +36.4% |
| 2000 | 4,589 millions | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 4,462 millions | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 5,690 millions | +27.5% |
| 2003 | 5,612 millions | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 6,597 millions | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 7,709 millions | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 9,715 millions | +26.0% |
| 2007 | 12,241 millions | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 13,694 millions | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 15,844 millions | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 15,445 millions | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 16,965 millions | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 18,402 millions | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 18,373 millions | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 12,894 millions | -29.8% |
| 2015 | 12,104 millions | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 12,957 millions | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 15,843 millions | +22.3% |
| 2018 | 17,615 millions | +11.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 17,615 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,292 millions, 13.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iran's 17,615 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,943 millions, 6.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +169.0% | 1,370 millions | 3,686 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,160 millions | 304.08 millions | 3,686 millions | 6 |
| 1980s | 6,036 millions | 4,919 millions | 8,658 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 4,043 millions | 2,932 millions | 4,672 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 8,615 millions | 4,462 millions | 15,844 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,622 millions | 12,104 millions | 18,402 millions | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Iran?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Iran was 17,615 millions in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 18,402 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 304.08 millions in 1971.
- How does Iran rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Iran ranks 29th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/