Mongolia Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Mongolia's tertiary enrollment was 69.50% in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Mongolia's tertiary enrollment stood at 69.50% in 2025, a rise of +0.46pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.50% by 2025. Mongolia ranked 51st globally.
Mongolia’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen sharply from a low of 12.40 % in 1993 to 69.50 % in 2025, placing the country 51st globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Czechia (69.62 %) and Puerto Rico (69.74 %). The expansion accelerated after the early 1990s, reaching an all‑time peak of 70.36 % in 2015, a level only slightly above the latest figure and indicating a sustained high‑school‑to‑university pipeline over the past three decades. The 56‑year coverage shows that reforms in higher‑education financing and the growth of private universities have been pivotal in boosting participation, while the modest decline from the 2015 peak suggests emerging capacity constraints or demographic shifts. Continued investment in scholarship programs and the expansion of online learning platforms could help maintain the upward trajectory, preventing a reversal toward the earlier trough and supporting further convergence with higher‑ranking OECD peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 70.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 70.11% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 69.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 69.50% | +0.46pp | #51 |
| 2024 | 69.04% | +1.10pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 67.94% | +0.24pp | #43 |
| 2022 | 67.70% | +0.27pp | #48 |
| 2021 | 67.43% | +1.17pp | #48 |
| 2020 | 66.26% | −1.72pp | #46 |
| 2019 | 67.97% | +2.87pp | #39 |
| 2018 | 65.10% | +0.70pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 64.41% | −0.84pp | #45 |
| 2016 | 65.25% | −5.11pp | #42 |
| 2015 | 70.36% | +3.68pp | #29 |
| 2014 | 66.68% | +1.86pp | #35 |
| 2013 | 64.82% | +3.51pp | #34 |
| 2012 | 61.31% | +4.56pp | #35 |
| 2011 | 56.75% | +0.67pp | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's tertiary enrollment was 69.50% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's tertiary enrollment peaked at 70.36% in 2015.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Mongolia was 12.40% in 1993.
Mongolia ranks 51st globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mongolia's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 69.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Mongolia in 2025 was 69.50%. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Mongolia Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}