Serbia Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Serbia's tertiary enrollment was 74.62% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Serbia's tertiary enrollment stood at 74.62% in 2025, a rise of +1.42pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.62% by 2025. Serbia ranked 46th globally.
Serbia's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced a significant increase over the past two decades, rising from 37.76% in 2001 to 74.62% in 2025, its highest recorded level. This trend is consistent with a broader global shift towards higher education, as seen in peer countries such as the United States, where the tertiary enrollment rate has reached 75.14%. The rate has been steadily climbing, with only a minor dip to 35.66% in 2002, the lowest point in the available data. The continuous improvement in tertiary enrollment indicates a growing emphasis on education in Serbia, which may have positive implications for the country's economic development and human capital. As the global economy continues to evolve, Serbia's tertiary enrollment rate is likely to be influenced by factors such as government investment in education and demographic changes, particularly the impact of a decreasing youth population on higher education enrollment.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.87% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.62% | +1.42pp | #46 |
| 2023 | 73.21% | +3.40pp | #39 |
| 2022 | 69.80% | +0.62pp | #44 |
| 2021 | 69.18% | +1.04pp | #47 |
| 2020 | 68.14% | +0.35pp | #43 |
| 2019 | 67.79% | +0.63pp | #40 |
| 2018 | 67.16% | +0.67pp | #41 |
| 2017 | 66.49% | +4.35pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 62.14% | +3.85pp | #47 |
| 2015 | 58.29% | +0.23pp | #50 |
| 2014 | 58.05% | +1.67pp | #47 |
| 2013 | 56.38% | +2.88pp | #47 |
| 2012 | 53.50% | +1.91pp | #49 |
| 2011 | 51.59% | +2.51pp | #48 |
| 2010 | 49.08% | −0.77pp | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's tertiary enrollment was 74.62% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's tertiary enrollment peaked at 74.62% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Serbia was 35.66% in 2002.
Serbia ranks 46th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 74.62% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Serbia in 2025 was 74.62%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Serbia Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}