Uzbekistan Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Uzbekistan's tertiary enrollment was 59.81% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's tertiary enrollment stood at 59.81% in 2025, a rise of +3.29pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.25% by 2026. Uzbekistan ranked 62nd globally.
Uzbekistan’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen sharply from 13.01 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 59.81 % in 2025, placing the country 62nd globally. The dramatic ascent follows a trough of 7.85 % in 2012, after which successive reforms in higher‑education financing and the expansion of private universities accelerated participation. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the enrollment share more than quadrupled, outpacing many regional peers and aligning closely with Colombia’s 60.26 % and Lebanon’s 60.28 % in the same year. Romania, at 59.00 %, and Bahrain, at 58.77 %, illustrate that Uzbekistan now competes with both emerging and middle‑income economies on tertiary access. Continued growth will likely depend on sustained investment in quality assurance, labour‑market relevance of curricula, and the capacity of institutions to absorb expanding cohorts, factors that could either reinforce the upward trajectory or temper it if left unaddressed.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 93.30% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 83.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 73.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.81% | +3.29pp | #62 |
| 2024 | 56.52% | +10.76pp | #19 |
| 2023 | 45.76% | +14.06pp | #71 |
| 2022 | 31.70% | +9.61pp | #94 |
| 2021 | 22.09% | +6.12pp | #104 |
| 2020 | 15.97% | +2.94pp | #112 |
| 2019 | 13.03% | +3.07pp | #117 |
| 2018 | 9.96% | +1.31pp | #123 |
| 2017 | 8.65% | +0.31pp | #128 |
| 2016 | 8.34% | +0.29pp | #125 |
| 2015 | 8.05% | +0.06pp | #135 |
| 2014 | 7.99% | +0.02pp | #123 |
| 2013 | 7.98% | +0.13pp | #119 |
| 2012 | 7.85% | −0.74pp | #122 |
| 2011 | 8.58% | −0.27pp | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's tertiary enrollment was 59.81% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's tertiary enrollment peaked at 59.81% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Uzbekistan was 7.85% in 2012.
Uzbekistan ranks 62nd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 73.25% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 59.81%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Uzbekistan Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}