Romania Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Romania's tertiary enrollment was 59.00% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Romania's tertiary enrollment stood at 59.00% in 2025, a rise of +3.83pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.00% by 2025. Romania ranked 63rd globally.
Romania's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 25 years, mirroring the country's transition from a post-communist state to a market-oriented economy. The rate stood at a mere 23.29% in 2000, but surged to a peak of 81.53% in 2009, outpacing many of its regional peers. However, a decline began in the following years, with the rate now standing at 59.00% as of 2025, ranking 63rd globally. Uzbekistan, a country with similar economic dynamics, has a slightly higher tertiary enrollment rate of 59.81%. Romania's tertiary enrollment rate has thus failed to maintain its pre-crisis trajectory, but a sustained investment in education infrastructure and increasing economic growth could potentially reverse this trend and drive the rate back towards its peak levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 60.02% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 59.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.00% | +3.83pp | #63 |
| 2023 | 55.17% | −3.07pp | #59 |
| 2022 | 58.24% | +2.97pp | #56 |
| 2021 | 55.27% | +1.77pp | #64 |
| 2020 | 53.49% | +1.05pp | #67 |
| 2019 | 52.44% | +0.45pp | #64 |
| 2018 | 51.99% | +1.48pp | #64 |
| 2017 | 50.51% | +0.60pp | #66 |
| 2016 | 49.91% | +0.55pp | #66 |
| 2015 | 49.36% | −1.73pp | #63 |
| 2014 | 51.10% | −0.29pp | #57 |
| 2013 | 51.38% | −3.57pp | #50 |
| 2012 | 54.95% | −11.83pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 66.79% | −8.44pp | #30 |
| 2010 | 75.23% | −6.30pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's tertiary enrollment was 59.00% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.9% increase from the previous year.
Romania's tertiary enrollment peaked at 81.53% in 2009.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Romania was 23.29% in 2000.
Romania ranks 63rd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 59.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Romania in 2025 was 59.00%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Romania Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}