Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Romania
Romania: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) was 240,583 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
240,583
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
53rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
480,092
in 2009
All-time low
79,943
in 1974
Years of data
53
1971–2023
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Romania, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Romania is 240,583, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Romania peaked at 480,092 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 79,943, in 1974.
That places Romania 53rd out of 195 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.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 86,532 | — |
| 1972 | 84,565 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 85,632 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 79,943 | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 86,173 | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 90,877 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 97,469 | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 101,718 | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 108,824 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 109,751 | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 110,656 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 109,226 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 104,192 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 98,787 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 93,745 | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 88,140 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 84,113 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 83,152 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 82,929 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 85,020 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 101,789 | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 116,194 | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 125,634 | +8.1% |
| 1994 | 133,576 | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 134,904 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 167,077 | +23.8% |
| 1997 | 177,677 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 180,480 | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 199,674 | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 218,049 | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 247,847 | +13.7% |
| 2002 | 265,778 | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 294,238 | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 310,027 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 335,109 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 372,229 | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 407,466 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 461,253 | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 480,092 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 435,520 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 383,805 | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 322,199 | -16.1% |
| 2013 | 284,931 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 267,450 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 250,982 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 246,786 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 244,950 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 247,028 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 242,884 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 246,677 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 252,268 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 246,330 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 240,583 | -2.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 240,583 is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,144, 3.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Romania's 240,583 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 128,518, 1.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 91,304 | 79,943 | 108,824 | 9 |
| 1980s | 96,469 | 82,929 | 110,656 | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,202 | 85,020 | 199,674 | 10 |
| 2000s | 339,209 | 218,049 | 480,092 | 10 |
| 2010s | 292,654 | 242,884 | 435,520 | 10 |
| 2020s | 246,464 | 240,583 | 252,268 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More education data for Romania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 125,405 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,415 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 267,679 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 254,147 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Romania?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Romania was 240,583 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 480,092 in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 79,943 in 1974.
- How does Romania rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male?
- Romania ranks 53rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release