Hungary vs Poland: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Hungary
32.4%
in 2023
Poland
31.8%
in 2021
Hungary rank
45th
Poland rank
47th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Hungary
  • Poland
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 32.4% against 31.8% in Poland, a difference of 0.6%.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Poland ahead.

Hungary ranks 45th and Poland ranks 47th of 110 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Poland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 20.0% 21.4% 1.4% Poland
2010s 27.6% 27.6% 0.0% Poland
2020s 31.8% 31.6% 0.2% Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Hungary or Poland?
Hungary, at 32.4% against 31.8% in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Hungary and Poland?
0.6%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Poland?
13 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
How do Hungary and Poland rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Hungary ranks 45th and Poland ranks 47th of 110 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.