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
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
February 2026 Data Release