Poland vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, female
Poland
515,306
in 2024
South Africa
494,208
in 2023
Poland rank
30th
South Africa rank
31st
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, female over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
Poland currently reports 515,306 against 494,208 in South Africa, a difference of 21,098.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 31st of 129 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 611,336 | 408,011 | 203,325 | Poland |
| 2020s | 498,116 | 488,428 | 9,688 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, female, Poland or South Africa?
- Poland, at 515,306 against 494,208 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, female between Poland and South Africa?
- 21,098, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, female?
- Poland ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 31st of 129 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, female (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