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Nepal Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

22.32% +1.02pp (+4.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #115 Global Peak 22.32% (2025) Source World Bank

Nepal Tertiary Enrollment (1981–2025)

Overview

Nepal's tertiary enrollment stood at 22.32% in 2025, a rise of +1.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.32% by 2025. Nepal ranked 115th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 25.91% - -
2026* trend 24.11% - -
2025* trend 22.32% - -
2025 22.32% +1.02pp #115
2024 21.29% +2.26pp #45
2023 19.04% +4.19pp #104
2022 14.84% −0.40pp #112
2021 15.24% +1.04pp #112
2020 14.20% +0.39pp #116
2019 13.81% +1.19pp #113
2018 12.61% +1.18pp #118
2017 11.44% +0.34pp #122
2016 11.09% −1.19pp #120
2015 12.28% −0.96pp #126
2014 13.24% −2.23pp #114
2013 15.47% +2.19pp #103
2011 13.29% −0.04pp #100
2010 13.32% +2.88pp #99
Show all years (1981-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's tertiary enrollment?

Nepal's tertiary enrollment was 22.32% in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Nepal?

Nepal's tertiary enrollment peaked at 22.32% in 2025.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Nepal?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Nepal was 3.00% in 1983.

How does Nepal rank in tertiary enrollment?

Nepal ranks 115th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tertiary enrollment of Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 22.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Nepal in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Nepal in 2025 was 22.32%. This ranks 115th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nepal_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Nepal Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }