Türkiye Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment was 137.43% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment stood at 137.43% in 2025, a rise of +9.86pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 137.43% by 2025. Türkiye ranked 3rd globally.
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced a significant upward trend over the past two decades, with the percentage of the population aged 20-24 enrolled in tertiary education increasing from a low of 25.04% in 2001 to a peak of 137.43% in 2025. This represents a substantial improvement in access to higher education, placing Türkiye among the top three countries globally in terms of tertiary enrollment. In comparison, peer countries such as Macao SAR, China, which ranks first with a tertiary enrollment rate of 156.70%, and Greece, which ranks fifth with a rate of 180.12%, demonstrate the potential for further growth in Türkiye's tertiary enrollment. The upward trajectory in Türkiye's tertiary enrollment rate is likely to continue, driven by increasing demand for higher education and government efforts to expand access to tertiary education, assuming no significant disruptions to the country's education system.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 137.43% | - | - |
| 2025 | 137.43% | +9.86pp | #3 |
| 2022 | 127.58% | +1.81pp | #2 |
| 2021 | 125.76% | +6.88pp | #2 |
| 2020 | 118.88% | +1.88pp | #2 |
| 2019 | 117.01% | +1.54pp | #2 |
| 2018 | 115.46% | +4.93pp | #2 |
| 2017 | 110.53% | +6.82pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 103.72% | +8.15pp | #3 |
| 2015 | 95.56% | +8.57pp | #4 |
| 2014 | 87.00% | +7.35pp | #9 |
| 2013 | 79.65% | +9.54pp | #15 |
| 2012 | 70.10% | +8.59pp | #21 |
| 2011 | 61.52% | +4.77pp | #35 |
| 2010 | 56.75% | +9.81pp | #40 |
| 2009 | 46.94% | +6.17pp | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Türkiye matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment was 137.43% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment peaked at 137.43% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Türkiye was 25.04% in 2001.
Türkiye ranks 3rd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Türkiye's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 137.43% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Türkiye in 2025 was 137.43%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkiye_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Türkiye Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkiye/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}