Poland vs Sweden: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes
Poland
20,433
in 2024
Sweden
19,604
in 2024
Poland rank
36th
Sweden rank
39th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes over time
- Poland
- Sweden
How they compare
Poland currently reports 20,433 against 19,604 in Sweden, a difference of 829.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Sweden ahead.
Poland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 39th of 143 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,077 | 18,828 | 750.5 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 30,124 | 21,100 | 9,024 | Poland |
| 2010s | 40,942 | 20,612 | 20,330 | Poland |
| 2020s | 27,007 | 19,223 | 7,784 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes, Poland or Sweden?
- Poland, at 20,433 against 19,604 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes between Poland and Sweden?
- 829, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2024.
- How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 36th and Sweden ranks 39th of 143 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, 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