Tertiary School Enrollment (%) by Country
As of 2023, Greece leads globally in tertiary school enrollment (%) at 165.1%, followed by Macao, Cyprus, Hong Kong. At the lower end, Suriname, Malawi, Tanzania rank among the lowest. The global median is 52.8% (Armenia). This indicator falls under the "Education" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 150 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Greece | 165.1% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Macao | 141.9% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Cyprus | 120.9% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong | 120.1% | 2024 |
| 5 |  South Korea | 111.9% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Finland | 110.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Chile | 110.2% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Australia | 108.4% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Argentina | 107.8% | 2023 |
| 10 |  Türkiye | 105.9% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Singapore | 97.3% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Norway | 95.5% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Spain | 93.8% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Austria | 92.6% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Georgia | 89.5% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Ukraine | 87.2% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Netherlands | 86.6% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Albania | 84.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Sweden | 84.0% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Saudi Arabia | 83.9% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Latvia | 82.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Belgium | 82.1% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Croatia | 81.2% | 2023 |
| 24 |  Poland | 80.9% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Malta | 80.5% | 2023 |
| 26 |  United Kingdom | 80.4% | 2023 |
| 27 |  Slovenia | 80.1% | 2023 |
| 28 |  Uruguay | 80.0% | 2023 |
| 29 |  United States | 79.4% | 2022 |
| 30 |  Denmark | 79.0% | 2024 |
| 31 |  Puerto Rico | 77.9% | 2023 |
| 32 |  Portugal | 77.7% | 2023 |
| 33 |  Ireland | 77.6% | 2022 |
| 34 |  Monaco | 77.5% | 2024 |
| 35 |  New Zealand | 77.2% | 2024 |
| 36 |  China | 76.9% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Germany | 76.7% | 2024 |
| 38 |  Iceland | 76.5% | 2023 |
| 39 |  Canada | 76.3% | 2023 |
| 40 |  Italy | 75.9% | 2023 |
| 41 |  Lithuania | 75.6% | 2024 |
| 42 |  Fiji | 75.0% | 2024 |
| 43 |  Moldova | 74.7% | 2024 |
| 44 |  Switzerland | 73.5% | 2024 |
| 45 |  Palau | 71.8% | 2024 |
| 46 |  France | 71.5% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Serbia | 70.6% | 2024 |
| 48 |  Belarus | 70.1% | 2024 |
| 49 |  Brazil | 69.7% | 2024 |
| 50 |  Bulgaria | 69.5% | 2024 |
| 51 |  Mongolia | 69.0% | 2024 |
| 52 |  Ecuador | 67.9% | 2023 |
| 53 |  Andorra | 67.7% | 2024 |
| 54 |  Czechia | 66.7% | 2023 |
| 55 |  Estonia | 65.7% | 2024 |
| 56 |  Japan | 64.5% | 2023 |
| 57 |  United Arab Emirates | 63.7% | 2024 |
| 58 |  Hungary | 60.5% | 2024 |
| 59 |  Russia | 60.4% | 2024 |
| 60 |  Uzbekistan | 59.8% | 2025 |
| 61 |  Colombia | 59.3% | 2022 |
| 62 |  Iran | 58.7% | 2022 |
| 63 |  Bahrain | 58.4% | 2024 |
| 64 |  Dominican Republic | 57.7% | 2024 |
| 65 |  San Marino | 57.5% | 2024 |
| 66 |  Israel | 56.3% | 2024 |
| 67 |  Montenegro | 55.2% | 2023 |
| 68 |  Romania | 55.2% | 2023 |
| 69 |  North Macedonia | 55.0% | 2023 |
| 70 |  Slovakia | 54.5% | 2024 |
| 71 |  Algeria | 54.4% | 2024 |
| 72 |  Lebanon | 54.4% | 2023 |
| 73 |  Kyrgyzstan | 53.9% | 2025 |
| 74 |  Panama | 53.7% | 2023 |
| 75 |  Kazakhstan | 52.9% | 2025 |
| 76 |  Armenia | 52.8% | 2024 |
| 77 |  Kuwait | 51.9% | 2021 |
| 78 |  Barbados | 50.8% | 2025 |
| 79 |  Thailand | 49.1% | 2025 |
| 80 |  Maldives | 48.5% | 2022 |
| 81 |  Mexico | 48.2% | 2024 |
| 82 |  Morocco | 48.2% | 2024 |
| 83 |  Philippines | 47.4% | 2024 |
| 84 |  Liechtenstein | 46.0% | 2021 |
| 85 |  Mauritius | 45.8% | 2024 |
| 86 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 45.5% | 2023 |
| 87 |  Indonesia | 44.9% | 2023 |
| 88 |  West Bank and Gaza | 44.5% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Cuba | 43.1% | 2024 |
| 90 |  Qatar | 43.0% | 2024 |
| 91 |  Tonga | 42.9% | 2023 |
| 92 |  Oman | 42.2% | 2024 |
| 93 |  St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 41.5% | 2022 |
| 94 |  Azerbaijan | 41.3% | 2024 |
| 95 |  Malaysia | 38.5% | 2024 |
| 96 |  Tunisia | 38.1% | 2023 |
| 97 |  Egypt | 38.0% | 2025 |
| 98 |  Marshall Islands | 37.7% | 2024 |
| 99 |  Vietnam | 37.6% | 2024 |
| 100 |  Brunei | 36.4% | 2023 |
| 101 |  Jordan | 35.9% | 2024 |
| 102 |  Tajikistan | 35.6% | 2024 |
| 103 |  India | 34.4% | 2025 |
| 104 |  El Salvador | 32.8% | 2024 |
| 105 |  Timor-Leste | 31.0% | 2023 |
| 106 |  Nicaragua | 30.4% | 2023 |
| 107 |  British Virgin Islands | 29.6% | 2024 |
| 108 |  Guatemala | 27.3% | 2023 |
| 109 |  Guyana | 26.4% | 2024 |
| 110 |  Namibia | 26.1% | 2022 |
| 111 |  Turks and Caicos Islands | 25.3% | 2023 |
| 112 |  Belize | 24.8% | 2024 |
| 113 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 23.8% | 2024 |
| 114 |  Bangladesh | 23.7% | 2024 |
| 115 |  South Africa | 23.5% | 2023 |
| 116 |  Honduras | 23.3% | 2024 |
| 117 |  Luxembourg | 22.4% | 2024 |
| 118 |  Cambodia | 21.4% | 2024 |
| 119 |  Botswana | 21.4% | 2024 |
| 120 |  Ghana | 21.3% | 2024 |
| 121 |  Nepal | 21.3% | 2024 |
| 122 |  Sri Lanka | 20.7% | 2023 |
| 123 |  Turkmenistan | 20.4% | 2024 |
| 124 |  Tuvalu | 19.4% | 2023 |
| 125 |  Bermuda | 17.3% | 2023 |
| 126 |  Cameroon | 16.7% | 2024 |
| 127 |  Samoa | 16.0% | 2024 |
| 128 |  Senegal | 15.3% | 2024 |
| 129 |  St. Lucia | 15.0% | 2023 |
| 130 |  Laos | 14.9% | 2023 |
| 131 |  Seychelles | 14.5% | 2024 |
| 132 |  Aruba | 14.1% | 2024 |
| 133 |  The Gambia | 13.5% | 2024 |
| 134 |  Bhutan | 13.0% | 2024 |
| 135 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 12.3% | 2024 |
| 136 |  Pakistan | 10.9% | 2024 |
| 137 |  Kenya | 10.4% | 2024 |
| 138 |  Republic of the Congo | 10.4% | 2023 |
| 139 |  Benin | 10.2% | 2022 |
| 140 |  Burkina Faso | 10.0% | 2024 |
| 141 |  Angola | 10.0% | 2024 |
| 142 |  Rwanda | 9.4% | 2024 |
| 143 |  Zimbabwe | 7.7% | 2024 |
| 144 |  Sint Maarten | 7.7% | 2023 |
| 145 |  Burundi | 6.4% | 2025 |
| 146 |  Madagascar | 6.1% | 2023 |
| 147 |  Kiribati | 5.0% | 2024 |
| 148 |  Tanzania | 4.0% | 2024 |
| 149 |  Malawi | 2.7% | 2022 |
| 150 |  Suriname | 2.6% | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest tertiary school enrollment (%) in 2023?
Greece ranks #1 with tertiary school enrollment (%) of 165.1% as of 2023, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest tertiary school enrollment (%)?
Suriname ranks last (#150) with 2.6% as of 2023.
What is the global median for tertiary school enrollment (%)?
The median value is 52.8% (Armenia, ranked #76 out of 150 countries).
How many countries report data for tertiary school enrollment (%)?
150 countries have available data for tertiary school enrollment (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does tertiary school enrollment (%) belong to?
Tertiary School Enrollment (%) is classified under the "Education" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.