Estonia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Estonia's secondary enrollment was 108.70% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Estonia's secondary enrollment stood at 108.70% in 2025, a rise of +0.26pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 108.70% by 2025. Estonia ranked 27th globally.
Estonia’s secondary school enrollment rate has risen steadily over the past 25 years, moving from a low of 95.02 % in 2000 to a peak of 113.25 % in 2017, and reaching 108.70 % in 2025, which places the country 27th worldwide. This upward trajectory reflects sustained investment in education and aligns Estonia with other high‑performing systems; for example, the United Kingdom recorded 109.93 % and Iceland 110.18 % in the same year. The early‑2000s trough coincided with the post‑Soviet transition, after which reforms and EU integration drove rapid expansion of secondary schooling. Although the 2025 figure remains below the 2017 high point, the modest decline suggests a plateau rather than a reversal, and future policy aimed at reducing dropout rates and enhancing vocational pathways could reignite growth and push enrollment back toward the earlier peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 107.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 108.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 108.70% | +0.26pp | #27 |
| 2023 | 108.44% | −4.11pp | #23 |
| 2022 | 112.55% | −0.46pp | #21 |
| 2021 | 113.01% | +0.48pp | #21 |
| 2020 | 112.53% | +0.24pp | #20 |
| 2019 | 112.29% | −0.47pp | #18 |
| 2018 | 112.76% | −0.49pp | #19 |
| 2017 | 113.25% | +1.65pp | #20 |
| 2016 | 111.60% | +3.41pp | #22 |
| 2015 | 108.19% | +0.50pp | #25 |
| 2014 | 107.69% | −2.84pp | #26 |
| 2013 | 110.52% | −2.01pp | #16 |
| 2012 | 112.54% | +0.25pp | #9 |
| 2011 | 112.29% | +1.40pp | #10 |
| 2010 | 110.89% | +3.46pp | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Estonia's secondary enrollment was 108.70% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's secondary enrollment peaked at 113.25% in 2017.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Estonia was 95.02% in 2000.
Estonia ranks 27th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 108.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Estonia in 2025 was 108.70%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Estonia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}