Micronesia, Federated States of Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Micronesia, Federated States of's tertiary enrollment was 13.36% in 2000, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from 1999. Data from World Bank, covering 1978–2000.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's tertiary enrollment stood at 13.36% in 2000, a decline of +0.00pp from 1999. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 68th globally.
Micronesia’s tertiary enrollment rate stood at 13.36 percent in 2000, placing it 68th in the world and only marginally below Brunei Darussalam’s 13.50 percent and above Uzbekistan’s 13.01 percent. The figure reflects a modest rise from the all‑time trough of 8.08 percent recorded in 1978, yet it remains far below the all‑time peak of 27.37 percent reached in 1981, suggesting that the early 1980s surge was not sustained. Over the seven‑year coverage window, enrollment has increased by roughly 5.28 percentage points, indicating gradual expansion of higher‑education participation despite limited resources and a dispersed population. The persistence of a sub‑15 percent enrollment level points to structural constraints such as insufficient tertiary institutions and limited scholarship programmes. Continued investment in distance‑learning infrastructure and regional university partnerships could accelerate growth, potentially moving the rate beyond the 15 percent threshold in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.36% | −0.00pp | #68 |
| 1999 | 13.36% | −6.65pp | #31 |
| 1982 | 20.01% | −7.36pp | #9 |
| 1981 | 27.37% | +9.78pp | #4 |
| 1980 | 17.59% | −5.66pp | #9 |
| 1979 | 23.24% | +15.16pp | #3 |
| 1978 | 8.08% | – | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of 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
Micronesia, Federated States of's tertiary enrollment was 13.36% in 2000. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's tertiary enrollment peaked at 27.37% in 1981.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Micronesia, Federated States of was 8.08% in 1978.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 68th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2000.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2000 was 13.36%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}