Poland vs Sri Lanka: Primary education, pupils
Poland
1.60 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
1.58 million
in 2023
Poland rank
73rd
Sri Lanka rank
75th
Primary education, pupils 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 206 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 primary education, pupils, Poland or Sri Lanka?
- Poland, at 1.60 million against 1.58 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils 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 primary education, pupils?
- Poland ranks 73rd and Sri Lanka ranks 75th of 206 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.