India Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
India's tertiary enrollment was 36.07% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
India's tertiary enrollment stood at 36.07% in 2025, a rise of +1.66pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.07% by 2025. India ranked 98th globally.
India's tertiary enrollment has witnessed a significant increase over the past quarter century, with the latest available data indicating a tertiary enrollment rate of 36.07% as of 2025. This represents a substantial improvement from the all-time low of 9.94% in 2000, marking a nearly four-fold increase in just 26 years. Notably, India's tertiary enrollment rate has surpassed that of peer countries such as Jordan, where the rate stands at 36.61%. However, Malaysia has maintained a slightly higher rate of 37.12%, while other countries like Timor-Leste have trailed behind with a rate of 33.32%. The upward trend in India's tertiary enrollment rate is a positive indicator of the country's growing education sector and potential for human capital development. However, the trend may be threatened by issues such as access to quality education, particularly in rural areas, and the increasing competition for limited seats in higher education institutions.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.07% | +1.66pp | #98 |
| 2024 | 34.42% | +0.41pp | #37 |
| 2023 | 34.01% | +1.56pp | #86 |
| 2022 | 32.45% | +1.14pp | #93 |
| 2021 | 31.32% | +1.76pp | #92 |
| 2020 | 29.56% | +0.76pp | #95 |
| 2019 | 28.80% | +0.45pp | #93 |
| 2018 | 28.35% | +0.62pp | #92 |
| 2017 | 27.73% | +0.64pp | #95 |
| 2016 | 27.09% | +0.02pp | #99 |
| 2015 | 27.06% | +1.31pp | #98 |
| 2014 | 25.75% | +1.59pp | #89 |
| 2013 | 24.16% | −0.57pp | #86 |
| 2012 | 24.73% | +1.46pp | #89 |
| 2011 | 23.27% | +4.72pp | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's tertiary enrollment was 36.07% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
India's tertiary enrollment peaked at 36.07% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in India was 9.94% in 2000.
India ranks 98th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 36.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of India in 2025 was 36.07%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {India Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}