Slovenia Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Slovenia's tertiary enrollment was 84.92% in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Slovenia's tertiary enrollment stood at 84.92% in 2025, a rise of +4.84pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.92% by 2025. Slovenia ranked 24th globally.
Slovenia has experienced significant growth in tertiary enrollment over the past 25 years, with the indicator rising from 55.37% in 2000 to 84.92% in 2025. The country reached an all-time peak of 90.25% in 2010, narrowly surpassing Georgia's current rate of 85.16%. Slovenia's tertiary enrollment rate has been steadily increasing since 2000, with the exception of a minor decline in 2020. The country's progress in this area is comparable to that of other developed economies, such as Belgium, which boasts a slightly higher tertiary enrollment rate of 85.35%. Andorra's rate of 84.63% is also comparable to Slovenia's current rate. The trend in Slovenia's tertiary enrollment rate suggests a continued emphasis on higher education, which is likely to remain a priority in the country's economic development strategy. However, the rise of online and distance learning may alter the trajectory of this trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 86.30% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 84.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 84.92% | +4.84pp | #24 |
| 2023 | 80.08% | −2.31pp | #23 |
| 2022 | 82.39% | +0.15pp | #21 |
| 2021 | 82.24% | +6.42pp | #24 |
| 2020 | 75.82% | −0.66pp | #26 |
| 2019 | 76.47% | −0.83pp | #27 |
| 2018 | 77.30% | −1.97pp | #27 |
| 2017 | 79.27% | −0.20pp | #26 |
| 2016 | 79.47% | −2.73pp | #23 |
| 2015 | 82.20% | −2.18pp | #16 |
| 2014 | 84.38% | −3.48pp | #11 |
| 2013 | 87.86% | −1.16pp | #7 |
| 2012 | 89.02% | +1.83pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 87.19% | −3.06pp | #7 |
| 2010 | 90.25% | +2.29pp | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Slovenia 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
Slovenia's tertiary enrollment was 84.92% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Slovenia's tertiary enrollment peaked at 90.25% in 2010.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Slovenia was 55.37% in 2000.
Slovenia ranks 24th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Slovenia's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 84.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Slovenia in 2025 was 84.92%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_slovenia_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Slovenia Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/slovenia/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}