Bangladesh Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Bangladesh's tertiary enrollment was 24.32% in 2025, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's tertiary enrollment stood at 24.32% in 2025, a rise of +0.59pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.32% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 109th globally.
Bangladesh’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen dramatically over the 45‑year series, climbing from a low of 1.98 % in 1978 to a peak of 24.32 % in 2025, which places the country at rank 109 globally. The latest figure of 24.32 % matches the all‑time high, indicating that the expansion of higher‑education capacity observed since the early 2000s has continued unabated. Relative to peers with similar rankings, Bangladesh’s rate is virtually identical to South Africa’s 24.33 % and only slightly above Ghana’s 24.06 %, suggesting convergence among emerging economies in expanding post‑secondary access. The steep upward trajectory contrasts sharply with the early trough, reflecting sustained public investment, demographic pressure and policy reforms aimed at universalizing tertiary education. If current financing levels are maintained and quality assurance mechanisms are strengthened, the enrollment share is likely to keep advancing toward the regional average, though a slowdown could occur if economic constraints limit further expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 24.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 24.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.32% | +0.59pp | #109 |
| 2024 | 23.73% | −0.47pp | #42 |
| 2023 | 24.20% | +0.70pp | #96 |
| 2022 | 23.50% | −0.40pp | #101 |
| 2021 | 23.90% | +1.21pp | #100 |
| 2020 | 22.69% | −0.02pp | #102 |
| 2019 | 22.71% | +3.14pp | #101 |
| 2018 | 19.57% | +1.05pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 18.52% | +1.12pp | #108 |
| 2016 | 17.40% | +1.82pp | #109 |
| 2015 | 15.57% | +2.00pp | #119 |
| 2014 | 13.58% | +0.09pp | #111 |
| 2013 | 13.49% | +0.07pp | #108 |
| 2012 | 13.42% | +0.15pp | #107 |
| 2011 | 13.27% | +2.77pp | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's tertiary enrollment was 24.32% in 2025. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's tertiary enrollment peaked at 24.32% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Bangladesh was 1.98% in 1978.
Bangladesh ranks 109th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 24.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Bangladesh in 2025 was 24.32%. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Bangladesh Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}