Year 2025Rank #41 GlobalPeak 83.88% (2024)Source World Bank
Saudi Arabia Tertiary Enrollment (1971–2025)
Overview
Saudi Arabia's tertiary enrollment stood at 79.41% in 2025, a decline of +4.47pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.41% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 41st globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saudi Arabia's tertiary enrollment?▾
Saudi Arabia's tertiary enrollment was 79.41% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 5.3% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Saudi Arabia?▾
Saudi Arabia's tertiary enrollment peaked at 83.88% in 2024.
What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Saudi Arabia?▾
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Saudi Arabia was 2.79% in 1971.
How does Saudi Arabia rank in tertiary enrollment?▾
Saudi Arabia ranks 41st globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected tertiary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025?▾
Saudi Arabia's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 79.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the tertiary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025?▾
The tertiary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 79.41%. This ranks 41st in the world.
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Saudi Arabia Tertiary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/tertiary-enrollment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Saudi Arabia Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/tertiary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}