Denmark Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Denmark's tertiary enrollment was 83.23% in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Denmark's tertiary enrollment stood at 83.23% in 2025, a rise of +2.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 83.23% by 2025. Denmark ranked 28th globally.
Denmark’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen markedly over the 25‑year series, climbing from a trough of 58.37 % in 2000 to a peak of 84.59 % in 2022 before settling at 83.23 % in 2025, which places the country 28th globally. This sustained expansion reflects continued public investment in higher education and the alignment of curricula with a knowledge‑based economy, mirroring trends in other advanced European economies. Denmark’s 2025 figure is closely aligned with its peers, trailing Portugal’s 83.94 % and Latvia’s 83.41 % while exceeding Germany’s 82.05 %. The modest dip from the 2022 high suggests a plateauing effect as the system approaches capacity limits, yet the long‑run trajectory remains upward. Future shifts in demographic composition, labour‑market demand for advanced skills, or policy reforms expanding access could re‑accelerate growth, keeping Denmark near the top of the international enrollment rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 83.23% | - | - |
| 2025 | 83.23% | +2.00pp | #28 |
| 2023 | 81.23% | −3.36pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 84.59% | +0.60pp | #17 |
| 2021 | 83.98% | +1.32pp | #22 |
| 2020 | 82.66% | +0.97pp | #21 |
| 2019 | 81.69% | +0.55pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 81.14% | −0.18pp | #23 |
| 2017 | 81.32% | −0.85pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 82.17% | −1.13pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 83.30% | +1.99pp | #14 |
| 2014 | 81.31% | +0.90pp | #14 |
| 2013 | 80.42% | +2.67pp | #12 |
| 2012 | 77.75% | +1.82pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 75.93% | +3.43pp | #16 |
| 2010 | 72.50% | −0.62pp | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's tertiary enrollment was 83.23% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's tertiary enrollment peaked at 84.59% in 2022.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Denmark was 58.37% in 2000.
Denmark ranks 28th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 83.23% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Denmark in 2025 was 83.23%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Denmark Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}