Slovak Republic Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment was 56.47% in 2025, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment stood at 56.47% in 2025, a rise of +3.05pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.47% by 2025. Slovak Republic ranked 68th globally.
The Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced a significant increase over the past quarter century, with a notable surge in the 2000s. The all-time peak of 58.04% in 2010 marked a substantial improvement from the trough of 28.71% in the same year, indicating a substantial expansion of higher education opportunities. However, the country's tertiary enrollment rate has declined since then, standing at 56.47% as of 2025, which ranks it 68th globally. In comparison, Panama, a peer country, boasts a slightly higher enrollment rate of 56.69%. The decline in Slovakia's enrollment rate since 2010 may be attributed to demographic changes or shifting government priorities. To reverse this trend, the Slovak government could focus on implementing policies that promote higher education, such as increasing funding for universities or implementing programs to attract and retain top talent.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.47% | +3.05pp | #68 |
| 2023 | 53.42% | +0.92pp | #66 |
| 2022 | 52.50% | +1.76pp | #71 |
| 2021 | 50.73% | +2.36pp | #73 |
| 2020 | 48.38% | +0.19pp | #72 |
| 2019 | 48.19% | +0.38pp | #70 |
| 2018 | 47.81% | −1.31pp | #70 |
| 2017 | 49.13% | −1.18pp | #71 |
| 2016 | 50.30% | −2.42pp | #65 |
| 2015 | 52.72% | −1.16pp | #57 |
| 2014 | 53.88% | −1.37pp | #51 |
| 2013 | 55.25% | −1.78pp | #49 |
| 2012 | 57.04% | −0.11pp | #43 |
| 2011 | 57.15% | −0.89pp | #42 |
| 2010 | 58.04% | +1.27pp | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovak Republic matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment was 56.47% in 2025. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment peaked at 58.04% in 2010.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Slovak Republic was 28.71% in 2000.
Slovak Republic ranks 68th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovak Republic's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 56.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Slovak Republic in 2025 was 56.47%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovak-republic_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Slovak Republic Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovak-republic/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}