Nicaragua Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Nicaragua's tertiary enrollment was 32.36% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's tertiary enrollment stood at 32.36% in 2025, a rise of +2.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.36% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 102nd globally.
Nicaragua’s tertiary enrollment has risen dramatically from 4.09 % in 1970 to a peak of 32.36 % in 2025, placing the country at 102nd in the world. The all‑time trough of 3.88 % occurred in 1971, shortly after the early‑1970s low point, and the subsequent expansion reflects sustained public investment and reforms that broadened access to higher education. Over the 24‑year coverage period, enrollment grew by more than 28 percentage points, outpacing regional peers such as Guatemala (28.35 %) and matching Timor‑Leste (33.32 %) in the latest year. The upward trajectory suggests that continued fiscal support and quality improvements could push Nicaragua further into the upper third of global rankings, while any reversal in funding or macro‑economic stability would likely stall or reverse progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 33.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.36% | +2.00pp | #102 |
| 2023 | 30.36% | +12.40pp | #91 |
| 2002 | 17.97% | +7.50pp | #69 |
| 1997 | 10.46% | +0.23pp | #16 |
| 1995 | 10.23% | +2.29pp | #24 |
| 1992 | 7.94% | +0.69pp | #27 |
| 1991 | 7.25% | −0.07pp | #29 |
| 1990 | 7.32% | +0.27pp | #27 |
| 1987 | 7.05% | −0.18pp | #23 |
| 1986 | 7.23% | −0.81pp | #25 |
| 1985 | 8.04% | −0.98pp | #21 |
| 1984 | 9.02% | −1.35pp | #17 |
| 1983 | 10.37% | +0.55pp | #17 |
| 1982 | 9.82% | −1.32pp | #18 |
| 1980 | 11.15% | +2.36pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's tertiary enrollment was 32.36% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 6.6% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's tertiary enrollment peaked at 32.36% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Nicaragua was 3.88% in 1971.
Nicaragua ranks 102nd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 32.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Nicaragua in 2025 was 32.36%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Nicaragua Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}