Moldova Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Moldova's tertiary enrollment was 80.33% in 2025, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Moldova's tertiary enrollment stood at 80.33% in 2025, a rise of +5.62pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.33% by 2025. Moldova ranked 36th globally.
Moldova’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen dramatically over the 16‑year span from 38.15 % in 2010 to an all‑time peak of 80.33 % in 2025, placing the country 36th globally. This surge reflects sustained expansion of higher‑education capacity, intensified scholarship programmes and alignment with European integration goals, which have collectively lifted participation to a level comparable with peers such as Canada (80.64 %) and Albania (79.86 %). The early‑2010 trough coincided with limited university funding and modest labour‑market demand for graduates, whereas the recent apex aligns with a broader regional trend of rising tertiary attainment seen in Lithuania (81.35 %) and Poland (79.76 %). Continued growth will depend on maintaining affordable access, improving graduate employability and ensuring that the quality of instruction keeps pace with expanding enrolment; any reversal in these factors could temper the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 89.69% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 85.01% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.33% | +5.62pp | #36 |
| 2024 | 74.71% | +3.54pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 71.17% | +3.11pp | #41 |
| 2022 | 68.06% | +6.76pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 61.30% | +5.05pp | #51 |
| 2020 | 56.25% | +1.47pp | #58 |
| 2019 | 54.78% | +1.94pp | #58 |
| 2018 | 52.84% | +0.89pp | #61 |
| 2017 | 51.95% | −0.89pp | #63 |
| 2016 | 52.84% | +0.74pp | #62 |
| 2015 | 52.10% | −0.05pp | #58 |
| 2014 | 52.15% | +10.87pp | #56 |
| 2013 | 41.28% | +1.17pp | #67 |
| 2012 | 40.11% | +0.66pp | #68 |
| 2011 | 39.45% | +1.30pp | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's tertiary enrollment was 80.33% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's tertiary enrollment peaked at 80.33% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Moldova was 38.15% in 2010.
Moldova ranks 36th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 80.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Moldova in 2025 was 80.33%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Moldova Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}