Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 69.55 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
69.55
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
53rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
85.53
in 2020
All-time low
14.41
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Bulgaria, 1971–2024

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Bulgaria stood at 69.55.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Bulgaria peaked at 85.53 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.41, in 1971.

Bulgaria ranks 53rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.3 14.41 22.14 9
1980s 18.51 15.45 24.58 10
1990s 35.52 25.57 44.08 10
2000s 46.43 41.04 55.01 10
2010s 72.96 58.35 84.75 10
2020s 80.87 69.55 85.53 5

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 50 Serbia 70.58 compare
  2. 51 Belarus 70.11 compare
  3. 52 Brazil 69.73 compare
  4. 54 Mongolia 69.04 compare
  5. 55 Ecuador 67.89 compare
  6. 56 Andorra 67.68 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Bulgaria

All data for Bulgaria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Bulgaria?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Bulgaria was 69.55 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 85.53 in 2020.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 14.41 in 1971.
How does Bulgaria rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Bulgaria ranks 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 6,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.