Pakistan Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment was 10.10% in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
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.
Pakistan's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced fluctuations over the years, with a latest value of 10.10% in 2025, ranking 131st globally. The country reached its all-time peak of 12.38% in 2021, but has since declined. In comparison, peer countries such as Burkina Faso have achieved a higher rate of 11.03%, while Angola has a slightly higher rate of 10.14%. On the other hand, Pakistan's tertiary enrollment rate had hit an all-time trough of 1.82% in 1975. The coverage of 38 years highlights the progress made, but also underscores the need for sustained efforts to increase access to higher education. As Pakistan looks to the future, a significant increase in investment in education infrastructure and policies supporting affordability and accessibility would be necessary to reverse the current downward trend and propel the country towards achieving higher tertiary enrollment rates.
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}
}