Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Romania
Romania: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 55.17 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
55.17
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
72nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
81.53
in 2009
All-time low
8.17
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2023
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Romania, 1971–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Romania recorded 55.17 for tertiary gross enrollment rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Romania peaked at 81.53 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8.17, in 1973.
That places Romania 72nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.11 | — |
| 1972 | 8.58 | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 8.17 | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 8.22 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 8.81 | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 9.5 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 10.4 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 11.11 | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 12.1 | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 12.87 | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 13.67 | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 13.86 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 13.31 | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 12.88 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 12.53 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 12.18 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 10.4 | -14.6% |
| 1988 | 9.15 | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 8.53 | -6.8% |
| 1990 | 8.23 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 9.22 | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 10.92 | +18.5% |
| 1993 | 12.8 | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 13.74 | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 14.05 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 18.24 | +29.8% |
| 1997 | 19.03 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 19.18 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 21.99 | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 23.29 | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 28.05 | +20.5% |
| 2002 | 33.7 | +20.1% |
| 2003 | 38.91 | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 41.8 | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 45.46 | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 54.14 | +19.1% |
| 2007 | 60.28 | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 73.45 | +21.8% |
| 2009 | 81.53 | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 75.23 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 66.79 | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 54.95 | -17.7% |
| 2013 | 51.38 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 51.09 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 49.36 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 49.91 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 50.51 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 51.99 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 52.44 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 53.49 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 55.27 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 58.24 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 55.17 | -5.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 55.17 is below the median for high income countries, which is 73.54, 75% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Romania's 55.17 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 74.71, 74% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.56 | 8.17 | 12.1 | 9 |
| 1980s | 11.94 | 8.53 | 13.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.74 | 8.23 | 21.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.06 | 23.29 | 81.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.37 | 49.36 | 75.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.54 | 53.49 | 58.24 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 69 San Marino 57.55 compare
- 70 Israel 56.26 compare
- 71 Montenegro 55.17 compare
- 73 Costa Rica 55.02 compare
- 74 North Macedonia 55.01 compare
- 75 Slovakia 54.47 compare
More gender data for Romania
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,759 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.36 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 15,601 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 15,601 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.4683 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 86,731 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 91,487 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 87,657 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 92,454 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 88,635 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Romania?
- Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Romania was 55.17 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 81.53 in 2009.
- What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.17 in 1973.
- How does Romania rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
- Romania ranks 72nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.