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One Out of Ten Checks Issued in Iran Bounces
Banking and Finance

One Out of Ten Checks Issued in Iran Bounces

At least one out of every ten checks issued in Iran bounces, Iran Open Data research shows. On average, each check is worth 874 million tomans ($17,515 at an exchange rate of 50,000 tomans/$1).Recent legislative changes aimed to bring Iran’s high rate of bounced checks down to the level of other cou

One in Ten People in Iran Owns a Pet, Despite Restrictions
Art and Culture and Tourism

One in Ten People in Iran Owns a Pet, Despite Restrictions

Approximately three-fourths of respondents to a recent Iran Open Data Poll stated that they own a domesticated animal. More men than women own household pets. Although dogs and cats constitute the majority of domesticated animals, a diverse range of birds, fish, and rodents are among the animals peo

The Intensity Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Iran Is Ten Times That Of America
Environment

The Intensity Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Iran Is Ten Times That Of America

Weighted against the size of its economy, the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions in Iran is approximately three times that of China and more than ten times that of the United States, according to the latest European Union statistics. While globally, an average of 0.5 tons of greenhouse gas is emi

Physicians Are Leaving Iran En Masse, Statistics Show
Employment

Physicians Are Leaving Iran En Masse, Statistics Show

The number of doctors who leave Iran to work in richer countries dwarfs the number of incoming doctors by 30% annually, an Iran Open Data analysis of publicly available figures shows. While there is no official statistic available about the emigration of doctors from Iran, reports from some media ou

The Numbers Behind Iran’s Powdered Milk Shortage Don’t Add Up
Economic Sector

The Numbers Behind Iran’s Powdered Milk Shortage Don’t Add Up

In recent months, a powdered milk shortage has created significant challenges for the Iranian population. Some reports suggest that Ebrahim Raisi’s administration has asked a factory in Turkey to supply all of Iran's powdered milk to make up for the shortage. But an analysis of publicly available da

Poll: Most Iranians Have Their First Sexual Encounter Before They Turn 18
Art and Culture and Tourism

Poll: Most Iranians Have Their First Sexual Encounter Before They Turn 18

In a recent Iran Open Data poll about their first sexual experiences, 54% of respondents stated their first sexual experience occurred before they were 18 years old. Another 17% stated their first sexual encounter was with a same-sex partner. Men are more likely to have had their first sexual experi

Wastewater Production Increasing in Iran
Energy

Wastewater Production Increasing in Iran

Although the population covered by Iran’s sewage network increased by about 20% between the years 1395 to 1400 (2016-2022), the volume of collected wastewater in the sewage network has grown by more than 34%, Iran Open Data’s research indicates.  Chart Link According to the annual statistics of the

From Ablutions to AI: What Students Learn at Iran’s Specialized Religious Schools
Budget and Government Spending

From Ablutions to AI: What Students Learn at Iran’s Specialized Religious Schools

Some 4,300 students, carefully selected for their academic achievements and political connections, will be admitted to Iran’s specialized religious and jurisprudential centers in the next academic year, new statistics found by Iran Open Data show. Documents published by the Office of the Educational

Over 2,000 Have Died Protesting Against the Islamic Republic
Budget and Government Spending

Over 2,000 Have Died Protesting Against the Islamic Republic

Iran Open Data’s research indicates that the Iranian government has suppressed at least 16 major protests in Iran over the past 45 years, resulting in at least 2,400 fatalities. These casualties include protesters who took to the streets to pursue their political, economic, and social demands.Chart

55 Mosques for Every School or Hospital
Art and Culture and Tourism

55 Mosques for Every School or Hospital

The number of mosques in Iran is at least 55 times higher than the number of public, semi-public, and private hospitals, Iran Open Data research shows.Official statistics show that access to mosques is easier than access to schools in three provinces, and higher than the access to hospital beds in t

The Decline of Iran and the Steady Rise of the UAE
Energy

The Decline of Iran and the Steady Rise of the UAE

Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been constant regional rivals in recent history, engaging in territorial disputes over islands in the Persian Gulf and racing to become proficient nuclear power generators. The latter competition has already been won by the UAE, as Iran Open Data previously rep