Botswana Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Botswana's tertiary enrollment was 20.47% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Botswana's tertiary enrollment stood at 20.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.94pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.47% by 2025. Botswana ranked 117th globally.
Botswana's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced significant growth over the past five decades, rising from a negligible 0.00% in 1970 to an all-time peak of 26.87% in 2015. However, the country's ranking has declined to 117 globally, with a current enrollment rate of 20.47%. Compared to its peers, Botswana's tertiary enrollment rate is lower than Cambodia's 21.89% but higher than Samoa's 17.96%. The upward trajectory in tertiary enrollment is a testament to the country's efforts to improve access to higher education. Nevertheless, the decline from its peak suggests that Botswana may be facing challenges in sustaining its tertiary education infrastructure. A potential reversal in the trend could be triggered by investments in education infrastructure, increased government support for tertiary education, or a shift in the country's economic priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 19.95% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.47% | −0.94pp | #117 |
| 2024 | 21.41% | +0.84pp | #44 |
| 2023 | 20.57% | −0.14pp | #102 |
| 2022 | 20.71% | −0.49pp | #104 |
| 2021 | 21.20% | −1.20pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 22.40% | +0.91pp | #104 |
| 2019 | 21.50% | +0.02pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 21.48% | −1.18pp | #103 |
| 2016 | 22.66% | −4.21pp | #103 |
| 2015 | 26.87% | +2.03pp | #99 |
| 2014 | 24.84% | −1.50pp | #91 |
| 2013 | 26.34% | +4.67pp | #83 |
| 2012 | 21.67% | +4.15pp | #93 |
| 2011 | 17.51% | −2.03pp | #90 |
| 2010 | 19.54% | −2.45pp | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana's tertiary enrollment was 20.47% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's tertiary enrollment peaked at 26.87% in 2015.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Botswana was 0.00% in 1970.
Botswana ranks 117th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Botswana's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 20.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Botswana in 2025 was 20.47%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Botswana Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}