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Singapore Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

102.24% +4.95pp (+5.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #12 Global Peak 102.24% (2025) Source World Bank

Singapore Tertiary Enrollment (2010–2025)

Overview

Singapore's tertiary enrollment stood at 102.24% in 2025, a rise of +4.95pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.24% by 2025. Singapore ranked 12th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 103.97% - -
2025* trend 102.24% - -
2025 102.24% +4.95pp #12
2023 97.29% −0.73pp #10
2022 98.02% +0.92pp #11
2021 97.10% +3.96pp #9
2020 93.13% +2.05pp #8
2019 91.09% +2.20pp #10
2018 88.89% +4.09pp #12
2017 84.79% +0.85pp #14
2016 83.94% −18.06pp #13
2012 102.00% +6.02pp #2
2011 95.98% +2.71pp #3
2010 93.27% #4
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +14.9% GDP growth 9.8% C/A balance 19.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Singapore's tertiary enrollment?

Singapore's tertiary enrollment was 102.24% in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Singapore?

Singapore's tertiary enrollment peaked at 102.24% in 2025.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Singapore?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Singapore was 83.94% in 2016.

How does Singapore rank in tertiary enrollment?

Singapore ranks 12th 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 Singapore in 2025?

Singapore's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 102.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Singapore in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Singapore in 2025 was 102.24%. This ranks 12th in the world.

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APA
Singapore Tertiary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/singapore/tertiary-enrollment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_singapore_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Singapore Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }