Lebanon Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Lebanon's tertiary enrollment was 60.28% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's tertiary enrollment stood at 60.28% in 2025, a rise of +5.88pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 60.28% by 2025. Lebanon ranked 60th globally.
Lebanon’s gross tertiary enrollment ratio rose from a low of 18.00 % in 1972, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 60.28 % in 2025, placing the country 60th globally and matching the 2025 level of Colombia (60.26 %). The 39‑year span reflects a sustained expansion of higher‑education capacity, driven by policy reforms that broadened access for both private and public institutions and by demographic shifts that increased the share of young adults seeking university degrees. Compared with peers such as Hungary, which recorded 60.40 % in the same year, Lebanon’s progress is comparable, though its enrollment remains slightly below the regional average for upper‑middle‑income economies. The upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in scholarship programs and alignment of curricula with labour‑market needs could further lift participation, while economic instability or funding cuts would risk stalling the gains achieved since the early 1970s.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 61.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 60.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 60.28% | +5.88pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 54.40% | −3.77pp | #62 |
| 2022 | 58.18% | +1.31pp | #57 |
| 2021 | 56.87% | +5.30pp | #58 |
| 2020 | 51.57% | +1.42pp | #71 |
| 2019 | 50.15% | +2.92pp | #68 |
| 2018 | 47.23% | +3.04pp | #72 |
| 2017 | 44.19% | +1.68pp | #75 |
| 2016 | 42.51% | +3.22pp | #81 |
| 2015 | 39.29% | −3.64pp | #80 |
| 2014 | 42.94% | −5.37pp | #72 |
| 2013 | 48.31% | +3.38pp | #55 |
| 2012 | 44.93% | −0.60pp | #59 |
| 2011 | 45.54% | +3.36pp | #56 |
| 2010 | 42.18% | +0.28pp | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's tertiary enrollment was 60.28% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's tertiary enrollment peaked at 60.28% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Lebanon was 18.00% in 1972.
Lebanon ranks 60th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lebanon's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 60.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Lebanon in 2025 was 60.28%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Lebanon Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}