Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Government expenditure on education, PPP$
Poland
73,189 millions
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
68,482 millions
in 2008
Poland rank
17th
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ over time
- Poland
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Poland currently reports 73,189 millions against 68,482 millions in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 4,707 millions.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Poland ranks 17th and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 169 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,013 millions | 38,779 millions | 24,766 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 26,707 millions | 61,974 millions | 35,267 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, ppp$, Poland or Saudi Arabia?
- Poland, at 73,189 millions against 68,482 millions in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Poland and Saudi Arabia?
- 4,707 millions, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Saudi Arabia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2008.
- How do Poland and Saudi Arabia rank globally for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Poland ranks 17th and Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions). 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