Tajikistan Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Tajikistan's tertiary enrollment was 35.84% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Tajikistan's tertiary enrollment stood at 35.84% in 2025, a rise of +0.20pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.84% by 2025. Tajikistan ranked 99th globally.
Tajikistan’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, moving from 24.23 % in 1981 to 35.84 % in 2025, placing the country 99th globally. The most recent figure of 35.84 % follows an all‑time peak of 37.42 % recorded in 2021, suggesting a modest post‑peak decline after a rapid expansion that lifted enrollment from a low of 16.64 % in 1999. Compared with peers of similar rank, Tajikistan’s rate is slightly below India’s 36.07 % and Jordan’s 36.61 % and marginally above Timor‑Leste’s 33.32 %, indicating convergence toward regional averages. The sustained upward trajectory since the late 1990s reflects expanded higher‑education capacity and policy incentives, yet the recent dip hints at possible capacity constraints or demographic shifts. Continued investment in university infrastructure and scholarship programmes could stabilise the upward trend and enable Tajikistan to surpass its 2021 peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 35.74% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 35.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.84% | +0.20pp | #99 |
| 2024 | 35.64% | +0.67pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 34.97% | −2.31pp | #85 |
| 2022 | 37.28% | −0.14pp | #86 |
| 2021 | 37.42% | +2.75pp | #88 |
| 2020 | 34.67% | +4.43pp | #89 |
| 2017 | 30.24% | +1.72pp | #92 |
| 2016 | 28.52% | +2.45pp | #96 |
| 2015 | 26.07% | +1.84pp | #101 |
| 2014 | 24.23% | +1.61pp | #92 |
| 2013 | 22.62% | −0.08pp | #90 |
| 2012 | 22.69% | +0.37pp | #91 |
| 2011 | 22.32% | −0.51pp | #86 |
| 2010 | 22.83% | +0.31pp | #83 |
| 2009 | 22.52% | −0.23pp | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tajikistan's tertiary enrollment was 35.84% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Tajikistan's tertiary enrollment peaked at 37.42% in 2021.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Tajikistan was 16.64% in 1999.
Tajikistan ranks 99th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tajikistan's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 35.84% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Tajikistan in 2025 was 35.84%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Tajikistan Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}