Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Romania

Romania: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 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 (number), gaps in Romania, 1971–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Romania stood at 240,583.

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 (number), gaps 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), gaps in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps filled in Romania, 1971 to 2023.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Romania?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Romania was 240,583 in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 480,092 in 2009.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 79,943 in 1974.
How does Romania rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps?
Romania ranks 53rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) with 661 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
416 places, 17,882 data points, 1970–2025
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) with 661 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.