Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania

Romania: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population was 15.1% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
15.1%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
67th
of 109 countries
All-time high
15.7%
in 2022
All-time low
12.7%
in 2014
Years of data
10
2014–2023

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania, 2014–2023

0510152014201820232014: 12.7 cumulative2015: 13.9 cumulative2016: 14.1 cumulative2017: 14.4 cumulative2018: 14.6 cumulative2019: 14.9 cumulative2020: 15.3 cumulative2021: 14.1 cumulative2022: 15.7 cumulative2023: 15.1 cumulative

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in cumulative.

Analysis

In 2023, educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania stood at 15.1%.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania peaked at 15.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12.7%, in 2014.

That places Romania 67th out of 109 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Romania, 2014 to 2023.
Year cumulative Change
2014 12.7%
2015 13.9% +9.0%
2016 14.1% +1.8%
2017 14.4% +2.1%
2018 14.6% +1.4%
2019 14.9% +1.7%
2020 15.3% +2.4%
2021 14.1% -7.3%
2022 15.7% +11.0%
2023 15.1% -3.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 14.1% 12.7% 14.9% 6
2020s 15.1% 14.1% 15.7% 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 64 Azerbaijan 16.3% compare
  2. 65 Kuwait 15.8% compare
  3. 66 South Africa 15.4% compare
  4. 68 Uruguay 15.1% compare
  5. 69 Malaysia 14.7% compare
  6. 70 Austria 14.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania?
Educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population in Romania was 15.1% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 2022.
What is the lowest educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 12.7% in 2014.
How does Romania rank for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Romania ranks 67th out of 109 countries with data for 2023.
Is educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
109 places, 1,201 data points, 1970–2024
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The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.