Romania Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Romania's secondary enrollment was 79.56% in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Romania's secondary enrollment stood at 79.56% in 2025, a decline of +2.07pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.56% by 2025. Romania ranked 126th globally.
Romania's secondary enrollment rate has experienced a significant decline over the past decade. The all-time peak of 103.39% in 2009 contrasts sharply with the current rate of 79.56%, a stark reversal that places the country at rank 126 globally. This downward trend surpasses that of other developing nations, such as Namibia, which has maintained a relatively stable rate of 81.25%. The decline from secondary enrollment highlights the challenges Romania faces in maintaining access to quality education. Throughout the 25-year period, the enrollment rate has exhibited a volatile pattern, with dips in 2000 and 2025, and a peak in 2009. The current rate is also lower than that of other developing nations, such as India, which boasts a rate of 79.20%. A sustained investment in education infrastructure and teacher training may be crucial in reversing this trend and improving Romania's education landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 78.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.56% | −2.07pp | #126 |
| 2023 | 81.63% | −1.40pp | #105 |
| 2022 | 83.03% | −3.16pp | #108 |
| 2021 | 86.20% | −0.22pp | #101 |
| 2020 | 86.42% | +0.01pp | #100 |
| 2019 | 86.41% | −0.15pp | #96 |
| 2018 | 86.56% | −1.83pp | #94 |
| 2017 | 88.38% | −0.40pp | #90 |
| 2016 | 88.78% | −2.56pp | #86 |
| 2015 | 91.34% | −2.20pp | #84 |
| 2014 | 93.53% | −2.16pp | #74 |
| 2013 | 95.70% | −1.75pp | #61 |
| 2012 | 97.45% | −3.29pp | #51 |
| 2011 | 100.74% | −1.73pp | #38 |
| 2010 | 102.47% | −0.93pp | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's secondary enrollment was 79.56% in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's secondary enrollment peaked at 103.39% in 2009.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Romania was 79.56% in 2025.
Romania ranks 126th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 79.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Romania in 2025 was 79.56%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Romania Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}