Kyrgyz Republic Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Kyrgyz Republic's tertiary enrollment was 53.88% in 2025, ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's tertiary enrollment stood at 53.88% in 2025, a rise of +0.70pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 54.33% by 2026. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 73rd globally.
Kyrgyz Republic’s tertiary enrollment has risen steadily over the 39‑year span from 27.05 % in 1986 to 53.88 % in 2025, placing it 73rd globally. The sharpest decline occurred in the mid‑1990s, when enrollment fell to an all‑time trough of 20.69 % in 1995, reflecting the disruption of the post‑Soviet transition. A sustained recovery followed, culminating in a peak of 54.22 % in 2022, the highest level recorded for the country. The 2025 figure of 53.88 % remains just below that peak and is comparable to peers such as Iran (53.40 %) and San Marino (54.56 %). While the upward trajectory suggests continued expansion of higher‑education participation, maintaining or accelerating growth will depend on policies that improve access and financing, especially in rural areas, to prevent a plateau and push enrollment beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 55.03% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 54.68% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 54.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.88% | +0.70pp | #73 |
| 2024 | 53.17% | −0.41pp | #23 |
| 2023 | 53.59% | −0.63pp | #65 |
| 2022 | 54.22% | +2.59pp | #66 |
| 2021 | 51.62% | +6.29pp | #72 |
| 2020 | 45.33% | +4.51pp | #76 |
| 2019 | 40.83% | +1.26pp | #82 |
| 2018 | 39.57% | −2.01pp | #83 |
| 2017 | 41.58% | −3.01pp | #80 |
| 2016 | 44.59% | −1.96pp | #78 |
| 2015 | 46.55% | +0.19pp | #71 |
| 2014 | 46.36% | −2.21pp | #64 |
| 2013 | 48.57% | +3.34pp | #54 |
| 2012 | 45.23% | +2.80pp | #58 |
| 2011 | 42.44% | +0.22pp | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyrgyz Republic's tertiary enrollment was 53.88% in 2025. Ranked 73rd globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's tertiary enrollment peaked at 54.22% in 2022.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Kyrgyz Republic was 20.69% in 1995.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 73rd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 54.33% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 53.88%. This ranks 73rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}