Lithuania Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Lithuania's tertiary enrollment was 81.35% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's tertiary enrollment stood at 81.35% in 2025, a rise of +4.34pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.35% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 34th globally.
Lithuania’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen dramatically over the past 25 years, climbing from a trough of 50.90 % in 2000 to a peak of 89.25 % in 2009 before settling at 81.35 % in 2025, placing the country 34th globally. The rapid ascent reflects extensive expansion of higher‑education capacity and alignment with European Union goals, while the modest post‑peak decline suggests a stabilization after the boom of the late 2000s. Lithuania’s 2025 figure is virtually identical to Italy’s 81.38 % and only slightly below the European Union average of 81.49 %, indicating that the Baltic state now competes on a similar footing with long‑standing members of the higher‑education bloc. The modest dip from the 2009 apex may be attributed to demographic ageing and tighter labour‑market matching, but continued policy emphasis on student financing and digital learning could sustain or even lift enrollment in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.35% | +4.34pp | #34 |
| 2023 | 77.01% | +0.09pp | #31 |
| 2022 | 76.92% | +6.25pp | #33 |
| 2021 | 70.66% | +1.52pp | #44 |
| 2020 | 69.15% | −1.04pp | #39 |
| 2019 | 70.18% | +0.47pp | #37 |
| 2018 | 69.72% | +1.33pp | #36 |
| 2017 | 68.39% | +0.64pp | #40 |
| 2016 | 67.74% | −0.00pp | #39 |
| 2015 | 67.74% | −1.16pp | #36 |
| 2014 | 68.90% | −4.63pp | #30 |
| 2013 | 73.53% | −6.22pp | #20 |
| 2012 | 79.75% | −4.30pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 84.06% | −2.52pp | #9 |
| 2010 | 86.57% | −2.68pp | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lithuania's tertiary enrollment was 81.35% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's tertiary enrollment peaked at 89.25% in 2009.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Lithuania was 50.90% in 2000.
Lithuania ranks 34th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 81.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Lithuania in 2025 was 81.35%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Lithuania Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}