Poland vs Spain: School age population, one year before the official primary entry

Poland
208,896
in 2024
Spain
204,039
in 2024
Poland rank
62nd
Spain rank
65th

School age population, one year before the official primary entry over time

  • Poland
  • Spain
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 208,896 against 204,039 in Spain, a difference of 4,857.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 62nd and Spain ranks 65th of 222 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 204,933 210,924 5,990 Spain
2010s 199,889 248,007 48,118 Spain
2020s 197,436 218,773 21,337 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher school age population, one year before the official primary entry, Poland or Spain?
Poland, at 208,896 against 204,039 in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in school age population, one year before the official primary entry between Poland and Spain?
4,857, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Spain?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Poland and Spain rank globally for school age population, one year before the official primary entry?
Poland ranks 62nd and Spain ranks 65th of 222 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as School age population, one year before the official primary entry age, male (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
School age population, one year before the official primary entry age, male (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
443 places, 20,763 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release