Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Romania
Romania: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 610 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Romania, 1998–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Romania is 610, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and down 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Romania peaked at 55,070 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 570, in 2010.
Romania ranks 133rd of 149 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 21,021 | — |
| 1999 | 27,244 | +29.6% |
| 2000 | 36,028 | +32.2% |
| 2001 | 49,080 | +36.2% |
| 2002 | 55,070 | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 50,892 | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 46,172 | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 43,192 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 27,872 | -35.5% |
| 2007 | 12,937 | -53.6% |
| 2008 | 1,485 | -88.5% |
| 2009 | 573 | -61.4% |
| 2010 | 570 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 610 | +7.0% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 610 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,736, 6% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Romania's 610 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,778, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,132 | 21,021 | 27,244 | 2 |
| 2000s | 32,330 | 573 | 55,070 | 10 |
| 2010s | 590 | 570 | 610 | 2 |
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, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Romania?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Romania was 610 in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 55,070 in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 570 in 2010.
- How does Romania rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Romania ranks 133rd out of 149 countries with data for 2011.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.8%. 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, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release