Tertiary Enrollment - Ranking 1970
In 1970, Mongolia (24.03%), Argentina (13.28%), and Peru (9.83%) ranked highest in tertiary enrollment among all countries. Tonga ranked lowest at 0.00%.
Data & analysis
- Greece — 180.12
- Macao SAR, China — 156.70
- Türkiye — 137.43
- Hong Kong SAR, China — 123.24
- Argentina — 116.54
In 2025, tertiary enrollment rates reveal a stark global divide in access to higher education. The top of the ranking is bound by small, service-oriented economies with strong public investment in education: Greece leads at 180.1%, followed by Macao SAR, China at 156.7%, figures that exceed 100% due to the inclusion of non-traditional and international students. These leaders contrast sharply with the bottom three, where Malawi (3.6%) and Tanzania (3.6%) record minimal enrollment, a structural consequence of limited secondary school completion and insufficient university infrastructure in low-income Sub-Saharan African nations. The gap underscores how tertiary access remains a privilege of economic development. As digital learning platforms expand and cross-border student mobility increases, the leaderboard could be reshuffled by nations that successfully integrate online credentials and vocational pathways, potentially raising enrollment in currently underserved regions.
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