Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland

Poland: Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) was 5.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.1%
Change on year
up 34.2%
World rank
30th
of 44 countries
All-time high
24.8%
in 2016
All-time low
3.8%
in 2024
Years of data
12
2014–2025

Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland, 2014–2025

5101520252014201920252014: 23.4 Percentage2015: 24.7 Percentage2016: 24.8 Percentage2017: 24.7 Percentage2018: 23.4 Percentage2019: 16.4 Percentage2020: 6.5 Percentage2021: 5 Percentage2022: 5.4 Percentage2023: 4.1 Percentage2024: 3.8 Percentage2025: 5.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland stood at 5.1%.

The figure is up 34.2% on the previous year and down 79.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland peaked at 24.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 2024.

That places Poland 30th out of 44 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland, year by year

Annual values for Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last 4 weeks) by education programme in Poland, 2014 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2014 23.4%
2015 24.7% +5.6%
2016 24.8% +0.4%
2017 24.7% -0.4%
2018 23.4% -5.3%
2019 16.4% -29.9%
2020 6.5% -60.4%
2021 5.0% -23.1%
2022 5.4% +8.0%
2023 4.1% -24.1%
2024 3.8% -7.3%
2025 5.1% +34.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 22.9% 16.4% 24.8% 6
2020s 5.0% 3.8% 6.5% 6

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 27 Hungary 5.8% compare
  2. 28 Austria 5.3% compare
  3. 29 Iceland 5.2% compare
  4. 30 Belgium 5.1% compare
  5. 30 Poland 5.1% compare
  6. 33 Slovenia 4.3% compare
  7. 33 Slovenia 4.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland?
Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) in Poland was 5.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 24.8% in 2016.
What is the lowest distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2024.
How does Poland rank for distribution of participation in formal education and training (last)?
Poland ranks 30th out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
Is distribution of participation in formal education and training (last) rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 79.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last 4 weeks) by education programme. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Distribution of participation in formal education and training (last 4 weeks) by education programme
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 517 data points, 2014–2025
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