Bosnia and Herzegovina Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment was 45.12% in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment stood at 45.12% in 2025, a decline of +0.39pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 45.12% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 86th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment rate has exhibited a steady increase over the past 25 years, with a notable peak in 2016 at 56.95%. This represents a significant improvement from the all-time trough in 2000, when the rate was 15.39%. As of 2025, the tertiary enrollment rate stands at 45.12%, ranking the country 86th globally. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Bosnia and Herzegovina lags behind Mauritius, which boasts a rate of 45.72%. The upward trend in tertiary enrollment in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a positive indicator of the country's investment in human capital. However, maintaining this momentum will require sustained investment in education infrastructure and ongoing reforms to address existing challenges. A decline in government investment in education or a significant increase in labor market opportunities could alter the trajectory of tertiary enrollment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, potentially diverting the country from its current path of steady progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 45.06% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 45.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.12% | −0.39pp | #86 |
| 2023 | 45.50% | −0.10pp | #72 |
| 2022 | 45.61% | +0.55pp | #78 |
| 2021 | 45.06% | +1.26pp | #77 |
| 2020 | 43.80% | −2.86pp | #79 |
| 2019 | 46.67% | −3.13pp | #72 |
| 2018 | 49.80% | −4.73pp | #69 |
| 2017 | 54.53% | −2.43pp | #60 |
| 2016 | 56.95% | +1.42pp | #58 |
| 2015 | 55.53% | +1.37pp | #55 |
| 2014 | 54.17% | +2.81pp | #50 |
| 2013 | 51.36% | +6.66pp | #51 |
| 2012 | 44.70% | +2.72pp | #60 |
| 2011 | 41.98% | +3.44pp | #61 |
| 2010 | 38.53% | +1.58pp | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment was 45.12% in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment peaked at 56.95% in 2016.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 15.39% in 2000.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 86th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 45.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 45.12%. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}