West Bank and Gaza Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
West Bank and Gaza's tertiary enrollment was 44.35% in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's tertiary enrollment stood at 44.35% in 2025, a decline of +0.14pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.35% by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 87th globally.
Tertiary enrollment in the West Bank and Gaza rose dramatically from 15.83% in 1996, the lowest point recorded over a 29‑year span, to a peak of 47.51% in 2011, before slipping slightly to 44.35% in 2025, which places the territory at 87th position globally. The steep ascent during the early 2000s reflects expanded university capacity and increased public financing, while the modest decline after 2011 coincides with heightened political instability and constrained labor‑market prospects that have discouraged some prospective students. The 2025 figure remains comparable to peers such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (45.12%) and Mauritius (45.72%), suggesting that the West Bank and Gaza’s higher education system is keeping pace with other middle‑income economies despite ongoing challenges. Continued investment in scholarship programmes and the stabilization of the political environment could reverse the recent dip and sustain the upward trajectory observed since the late 1990s.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 44.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.35% | −0.14pp | #87 |
| 2023 | 44.49% | −1.31pp | #75 |
| 2022 | 45.80% | +1.59pp | #77 |
| 2021 | 44.21% | −1.18pp | #79 |
| 2020 | 45.39% | −0.24pp | #75 |
| 2019 | 45.63% | −0.85pp | #73 |
| 2018 | 46.49% | +0.98pp | #73 |
| 2017 | 45.50% | +0.11pp | #74 |
| 2016 | 45.39% | −0.69pp | #77 |
| 2015 | 46.09% | +1.24pp | #72 |
| 2014 | 44.85% | −0.39pp | #66 |
| 2013 | 45.24% | −1.81pp | #61 |
| 2012 | 47.04% | −0.47pp | #55 |
| 2011 | 47.51% | +2.42pp | #53 |
| 2010 | 45.09% | +1.69pp | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's tertiary enrollment was 44.35% in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's tertiary enrollment peaked at 47.51% in 2011.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in West Bank and Gaza was 15.83% in 1996.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 87th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 44.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 44.35%. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}