Bulgaria Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Bulgaria's secondary enrollment was 91.50% in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Bulgaria's secondary enrollment stood at 91.50% in 2025, a decline of +4.12pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.50% by 2025. Bulgaria ranked 101st globally.
Bulgaria’s secondary school enrollment has risen steadily over the past 25 years, climbing from a low of 79.88 % in 2000 to 91.50 % in 2025, which places the country at 101st in the world. The all‑time peak of 104.94 % was recorded in 2014, reflecting a period when over‑age or repeat students were counted alongside the regular cohort. The 2025 figure is virtually identical to that of peer nations such as Nepal (91.56 %) and Cuba (91.32 %), indicating that Bulgaria now competes with countries at a similar stage of demographic transition and education financing. The upward trajectory since the early 2000s suggests that policy measures aimed at expanding access and improving school quality have been effective, yet the current level remains below the 200 % target often used to signal universal secondary completion. Continued investment in vocational pathways and reduced dropout rates will be crucial if Bulgaria is to sustain its progress and move beyond the plateau observed since the 2010s.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 89.63% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 91.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.50% | −4.12pp | #101 |
| 2023 | 95.62% | −1.05pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 96.67% | −2.04pp | #68 |
| 2021 | 98.71% | −2.65pp | #62 |
| 2020 | 101.35% | −1.30pp | #55 |
| 2019 | 102.66% | −1.39pp | #47 |
| 2018 | 104.04% | +0.58pp | #42 |
| 2017 | 103.46% | +0.46pp | #43 |
| 2016 | 103.00% | −0.89pp | #43 |
| 2015 | 103.89% | −1.05pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 104.94% | +4.16pp | #35 |
| 2013 | 100.79% | +5.40pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 95.39% | −1.05pp | #59 |
| 2011 | 96.44% | +2.25pp | #55 |
| 2010 | 94.18% | +1.66pp | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bulgaria matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bulgaria's secondary enrollment was 91.50% in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bulgaria's secondary enrollment peaked at 104.94% in 2014.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Bulgaria was 79.88% in 2000.
Bulgaria ranks 101st globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bulgaria's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 91.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Bulgaria in 2025 was 91.50%. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bulgaria_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Bulgaria Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bulgaria/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}