Poland vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Poland
1.60 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
1.58 million
in 2023
Poland rank
73rd
Sri Lanka rank
75th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Poland
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Poland currently reports 1.60 million against 1.58 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 23,220.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 48 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 73rd and Sri Lanka ranks 75th of 218 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 5 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.34 million | 1.63 million | 1.72 million | Poland |
| 1980s | 3.58 million | 2.15 million | 1.43 million | Poland |
| 1990s | 3.88 million | 1.98 million | 1.89 million | Poland |
| 2000s | 2.74 million | 1.65 million | 1.09 million | Poland |
| 2010s | 2.23 million | 1.74 million | 484,689 | Poland |
| 2020s | 1.49 million | 1.64 million | 148,770 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Poland or Sri Lanka?
- Poland, at 1.60 million against 1.58 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Poland and Sri Lanka?
- 23,220, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sri Lanka?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Poland and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 73rd and Sri Lanka ranks 75th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in primary 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