Poland vs South Africa: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes

Poland
243,008
in 2024
South Africa
318,664
in 2023
Poland rank
14th
South Africa rank
13th

Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes over time

  • Poland
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 318,664 against 243,008 in Poland, a difference of 75,656.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Poland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 134 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 185,740 147,168 38,572 Poland
2000s 136,739 157,427 20,688 South Africa
2010s 192,223 294,694 102,472 South Africa
2020s 214,996 284,106 69,109 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes, Poland or South Africa?
South Africa, at 318,664 against 243,008 in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes between Poland and South Africa?
75,656, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
Poland ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 134 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
348 places, 7,326 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release