Montenegro Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Montenegro's tertiary enrollment was 55.85% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Montenegro's tertiary enrollment stood at 55.85% in 2025, a rise of +0.67pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.85% by 2025. Montenegro ranked 69th globally.
Montenegro’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen sharply over the past 25 years, climbing from 18.11 % in 2000 to 55.85 % in 2025, which places the country 69th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2015 at 63.94 %, before a modest decline to the current level, while the lowest point was recorded in 2002 at 17.72 %. This expansion outpaces that of many peers; for example, the Slovak Republic records a slightly higher rate of 56.47 %, and Algeria stands at 55.21 % in the same year. The sustained increase reflects expanded university capacity, greater alignment of curricula with labor‑market demands, and enhanced scholarship programmes. Nevertheless, the recent dip from the 2015 high suggests that demographic constraints and limited funding may be tempering growth. Continued investment in higher‑education infrastructure and policies that improve affordability are likely to determine whether Montenegro can resume its earlier rapid expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 55.56% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 55.85% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.85% | +0.67pp | #69 |
| 2023 | 55.17% | −2.26pp | #58 |
| 2022 | 57.43% | −0.53pp | #61 |
| 2021 | 57.96% | −0.13pp | #56 |
| 2020 | 58.09% | +1.83pp | #54 |
| 2019 | 56.26% | −1.92pp | #55 |
| 2018 | 58.18% | −2.73pp | #52 |
| 2017 | 60.91% | +1.73pp | #51 |
| 2016 | 59.18% | −4.75pp | #53 |
| 2015 | 63.94% | +0.72pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 63.22% | +2.78pp | #40 |
| 2013 | 60.43% | +0.13pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 60.31% | +1.30pp | #38 |
| 2011 | 59.01% | +3.72pp | #41 |
| 2010 | 55.30% | +3.64pp | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro 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
Montenegro's tertiary enrollment was 55.85% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Montenegro's tertiary enrollment peaked at 63.94% in 2015.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Montenegro was 17.72% in 2002.
Montenegro ranks 69th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Montenegro's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 55.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Montenegro in 2025 was 55.85%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Montenegro Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}