Albania Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Albania's tertiary enrollment was 79.86% in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Albania's tertiary enrollment stood at 79.86% in 2025, a decline of +2.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.86% by 2025. Albania ranked 37th globally.
Albania's tertiary enrollment has shown significant growth over the past 24 years, with the latest figure standing at 79.86% in 2025. This places the country at 37th globally, closely trailing peer countries such as Poland with 79.76% and surpassing Switzerland with 79.48%. The country's tertiary enrollment peaked at 82.00% in 2024, marking a substantial increase from its trough of 16.37% in 2003. In comparison to its earliest recorded value of 16.39% in 2002, Albania has made considerable progress. As the country continues to invest in education, its tertiary enrollment rate is likely to remain steady, but a shift in government policies or economic conditions could alter the trajectory of this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 88.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 84.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.86% | −2.14pp | #37 |
| 2024 | 82.00% | +17.27pp | #5 |
| 2023 | 64.73% | +2.08pp | #48 |
| 2022 | 62.65% | +2.68pp | #50 |
| 2021 | 59.97% | −1.62pp | #52 |
| 2020 | 61.59% | +0.18pp | #52 |
| 2019 | 61.41% | +5.33pp | #49 |
| 2018 | 56.08% | −1.94pp | #57 |
| 2017 | 58.02% | −0.47pp | #57 |
| 2016 | 58.49% | −3.47pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 61.96% | −3.59pp | #43 |
| 2014 | 65.55% | +1.71pp | #36 |
| 2013 | 63.84% | +5.22pp | #35 |
| 2012 | 58.62% | +9.22pp | #41 |
| 2011 | 49.40% | +6.07pp | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Albania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1997. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Albania's tertiary enrollment was 79.86% in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Albania's tertiary enrollment peaked at 82.00% in 2024.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Albania was 16.37% in 2003.
Albania ranks 37th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Albania's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 79.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Albania in 2025 was 79.86%. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_albania_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Albania Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/albania/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}