Oda for scholarships in Iran

Iran: Oda for scholarships was 30.39 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
30.39 million
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
7th
of 148 countries
All-time high
33.38 million
in 2022
All-time low
570,000
in 2007
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Oda for scholarships in Iran, 2006–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M2006201520242006: 610.0k2007: 570.0k2008: 3.1M2009: 8.0M2010: 4.5M2011: 6.2M2012: 7.6M2013: 7.7M2014: 7.0M2015: 6.9M2016: 6.8M2017: 7.3M2018: 8.1M2019: 18.1M2020: 15.9M2021: 13.3M2022: 33.4M2023: 32.4M2024: 30.4M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, oda for scholarships in Iran stood at 30.39 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 332.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in Iran peaked at 33.38 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 570,000, in 2007.

That places Iran 7th out of 148 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Oda for scholarships in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Oda for scholarships in Iran, 2006 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2006 610,000 —
2007 570,000 -6.6%
2008 3.12 million +447.4%
2009 8.01 million +156.7%
2010 4.46 million -44.3%
2011 6.24 million +39.9%
2012 7.60 million +21.8%
2013 7.74 million +1.8%
2014 7.02 million -9.3%
2015 6.91 million -1.6%
2016 6.84 million -1.0%
2017 7.26 million +6.1%
2018 8.10 million +11.6%
2019 18.08 million +123.2%
2020 15.90 million -12.1%
2021 13.33 million -16.2%
2022 33.38 million +150.4%
2023 32.44 million -2.8%
2024 30.39 million -6.3%

Iran compared with similar countries

  • Iran's 30.39 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.21 million, 7.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Iran's 30.39 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.82 million, 1.6× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Oda for scholarships 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.

YearChange FromTo
2008 +447.4% 570,000 3.12 million
2009 +156.7% 3.12 million 8.01 million
2022 +150.4% 13.33 million 33.38 million
2019 +123.2% 8.10 million 18.08 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.08 million 570,000 8.01 million 4
2010s 8.03 million 4.46 million 18.08 million 10
2020s 25.09 million 13.33 million 33.38 million 5

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 4 Ukraine 51.56 million compare
  2. 5 Pakistan 32.52 million compare
  3. 6 Syria 31.83 million compare
  4. 8 Kazakhstan 30.05 million compare
  5. 9 Vietnam 27.67 million compare
  6. 10 Turkey 27.28 million compare

See the full ranking of 148 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is oda for scholarships in Iran?
Oda for scholarships in Iran was 30.39 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 33.38 million in 2022.
What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 570,000 in 2007.
How does Iran rank for oda for scholarships?
Iran ranks 7th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 332.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Oda for scholarships
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
148 places, 2,683 data points, 2006–2024
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