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China Tertiary Enrollment

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

81.79% +4.91pp (+6.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #31 Global Peak 81.79% (2025) Source World Bank

China Tertiary Enrollment (1970–2025)

Overview

China's tertiary enrollment stood at 81.79% in 2025, a rise of +4.91pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.79% by 2025. China ranked 31st globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 89.45% - -
2026* trend 85.62% - -
2025* trend 81.79% - -
2025 81.79% +4.91pp #31
2024 76.88% +2.28pp #8
2023 74.59% +3.01pp #37
2022 71.58% +4.76pp #40
2021 66.82% +5.21pp #49
2020 61.61% +5.01pp #51
2019 56.61% +3.21pp #54
2018 53.40% +2.33pp #58
2017 51.07% +1.76pp #64
2016 49.31% +2.19pp #69
2015 47.12% +3.41pp #69
2014 43.71% +10.99pp #71
2013 32.72% +3.41pp #76
2012 29.31% +2.52pp #81
2011 26.79% +1.50pp #79
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 +14.5% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.5%
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

China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 China's tertiary enrollment?

China's tertiary enrollment was 81.79% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in China?

China's tertiary enrollment peaked at 81.79% in 2025.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in China?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in China was 0.13% in 1970.

How does China rank in tertiary enrollment?

China ranks 31st 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 China in 2025?

China's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 81.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of China in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of China in 2025 was 81.79%. This ranks 31st in the world.

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