Pakistan Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Overview
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment stood at 10.10% in 2025, a decline of +0.76pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.10% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 131st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.37% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.73% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.10% | −0.76pp | #131 |
| 2024 | 10.86% | +0.38pp | #53 |
| 2023 | 10.48% | −0.03pp | #116 |
| 2022 | 10.51% | −1.88pp | #118 |
| 2021 | 12.38% | +0.66pp | #118 |
| 2020 | 11.72% | +0.62pp | #121 |
| 2019 | 11.10% | +2.90pp | #121 |
| 2018 | 8.21% | −0.42pp | #125 |
| 2017 | 8.62% | +0.30pp | #129 |
| 2016 | 8.32% | −0.12pp | #126 |
| 2015 | 8.44% | −0.31pp | #134 |
| 2014 | 8.75% | +0.03pp | #121 |
| 2013 | 8.72% | +0.39pp | #117 |
| 2012 | 8.33% | +1.02pp | #121 |
| 2011 | 7.32% | +0.28pp | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment was 10.10% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment peaked at 12.38% in 2021.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Pakistan was 1.82% in 1975.
Pakistan ranks 131st globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 10.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Pakistan in 2025 was 10.10%. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Pakistan Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/tertiary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}