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In Iran, adult literacy in 2023 (closest available) stood at 88.9%, reflecting moderate literacy levels with room for improvement. Tertiary enrollment in 2022 (closest available) was 59%, indicating high participation. The out-of-school rate in 2020 (closest available) was 1.8%, with nearly all children in school. Education spending in 2023 (closest available) was 2.8% of GDP, below the 4% UNESCO recommendation.
Compulsory Education
9 years
Iran had moderate adult literacy, at 89%, with room to improve. Nearly all children attended school.