Israel Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Israel's tertiary enrollment was 57.36% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Israel's tertiary enrollment stood at 57.36% in 2025, a rise of +1.53pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.36% by 2025. Israel ranked 65th globally.
Israel’s tertiary enrollment rose from 48.27 % in 2000, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 63.59 % in 2012 before easing to 57.36 % in 2025, placing it 65th globally. The 2025 figure remains above the 2000 baseline yet below the 2012 high, indicating a modest contraction after a decade of rapid expansion. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Israel trails Bahrain’s 58.77 % and Romania’s 59.00 %, while edging ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 57.14 % and Panama’s 56.69 %. The 25‑year coverage shows that the surge in the early 2000s was driven by policy incentives and demographic shifts, but the post‑peak slowdown reflects tighter labor‑market demands and rising tuition costs. Continued investment in scholarships and alignment of curricula with emerging sectors could revive growth, while persistent affordability constraints may keep enrollment hovering near its current level.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.36% | +1.53pp | #65 |
| 2023 | 55.84% | −1.80pp | #56 |
| 2022 | 57.64% | −1.36pp | #60 |
| 2021 | 58.99% | +2.57pp | #54 |
| 2020 | 56.43% | +0.48pp | #57 |
| 2019 | 55.94% | −1.45pp | #56 |
| 2018 | 57.39% | −1.67pp | #54 |
| 2017 | 59.07% | −1.38pp | #55 |
| 2016 | 60.45% | −0.38pp | #50 |
| 2015 | 60.82% | −1.28pp | #46 |
| 2014 | 62.11% | +0.04pp | #42 |
| 2013 | 62.06% | −1.53pp | #37 |
| 2012 | 63.59% | +1.65pp | #30 |
| 2011 | 61.95% | +0.09pp | #34 |
| 2010 | 61.85% | +2.77pp | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Israel 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
Israel's tertiary enrollment was 57.36% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Israel's tertiary enrollment peaked at 63.59% in 2012.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Israel was 48.27% in 2000.
Israel ranks 65th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Israel's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 57.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Israel in 2025 was 57.36%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_israel_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Israel Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/israel/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}