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Bhutan Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

12.61% −0.40pp (-3.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #125 Global Peak 16.87% (2020) Source World Bank

Bhutan Tertiary Enrollment (1978–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's tertiary enrollment stood at 12.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.40pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.61% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 125th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 11.12% - -
2026* trend 11.86% - -
2025* trend 12.61% - -
2025 12.61% −0.40pp #125
2024 13.01% −2.00pp #52
2023 15.01% +0.43pp #111
2022 14.58% −0.16pp #114
2021 14.74% −2.13pp #113
2020 16.87% +0.92pp #110
2019 15.94% +1.01pp #110
2018 14.93% +0.09pp #111
2017 14.84% +4.47pp #114
2013 10.36% +2.75pp #114
2012 7.61% −0.10pp #126
2011 7.71% +1.13pp #116
2010 6.58% +0.28pp #116
2009 6.30% −0.29pp #109
2008 6.58% +1.04pp #110
Show all years (1978-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's tertiary enrollment?

Bhutan's tertiary enrollment was 12.61% in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Bhutan?

Bhutan's tertiary enrollment peaked at 16.87% in 2020.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Bhutan?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Bhutan was 0.40% in 1978.

How does Bhutan rank in tertiary enrollment?

Bhutan ranks 125th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tertiary enrollment of Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 12.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Bhutan in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Bhutan in 2025 was 12.61%. This ranks 125th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bhutan_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Bhutan Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }