Belize Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Belize's tertiary enrollment was 23.08% in 2025, ranked 111th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Belize's tertiary enrollment stood at 23.08% in 2025, a decline of +1.72pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.08% by 2025. Belize ranked 111th globally.
Belize’s tertiary enrollment has risen dramatically from a low of 0.87 % in 1972, the all‑time trough, to 23.08 % in 2025, placing the country 111th globally. The ascent accelerated after the 1990s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 25.94 % in 2020 before a modest decline over the subsequent five years. This trajectory mirrors the experience of peer nations such as Ghana, where enrollment reached 24.06 %, and Bangladesh, with 24.32 %, suggesting that small‑to‑medium economies can achieve comparable participation rates through expanded public funding and private‑sector partnerships. The 29‑year coverage period shows a sustained upward trend, yet the recent dip indicates vulnerability to economic shocks and limited capacity in higher‑education infrastructure. Continued investment in scholarships, digital learning platforms, and alignment of curricula with labour‑market needs will be essential to sustain growth and potentially surpass the 2020 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 22.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 22.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 23.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.08% | −1.72pp | #111 |
| 2024 | 24.81% | +2.44pp | #41 |
| 2023 | 22.37% | −1.60pp | #98 |
| 2022 | 23.98% | +0.30pp | #99 |
| 2021 | 23.68% | −2.26pp | #102 |
| 2020 | 25.94% | +0.80pp | #100 |
| 2019 | 25.14% | +0.55pp | #98 |
| 2018 | 24.59% | −0.14pp | #98 |
| 2017 | 24.73% | +0.26pp | #98 |
| 2016 | 24.48% | +1.04pp | #101 |
| 2015 | 23.44% | −0.58pp | #104 |
| 2014 | 24.02% | +0.01pp | #93 |
| 2013 | 24.00% | −0.02pp | #87 |
| 2012 | 24.03% | +2.48pp | #90 |
| 2011 | 21.55% | −0.02pp | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belize matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1990. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belize's tertiary enrollment was 23.08% in 2025. Ranked 111th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Belize's tertiary enrollment peaked at 25.94% in 2020.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Belize was 0.87% in 1972.
Belize ranks 111th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belize's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 23.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Belize in 2025 was 23.08%. This ranks 111th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belize_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Belize Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belize/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}