Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 243,008 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
243,008
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
14th
of 134 countries
All-time high
323,424
in 2013
All-time low
32,156
in 2009
Years of data
27
1998–2024
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland stood at 243,008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland peaked at 323,424 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 32,156, in 2009.
That places Poland 14th out of 134 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 174,023 | — |
| 1999 | 185,740 | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 187,518 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 182,305 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 191,583 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 215,739 | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 75,703 | -64.9% |
| 2005 | 72,169 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 67,592 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 58,068 | -14.1% |
| 2008 | 36,024 | -38.0% |
| 2009 | 32,156 | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 33,637 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 36,158 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 37,613 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 323,424 | +759.9% |
| 2014 | 273,169 | -15.5% |
| 2015 | 261,921 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 254,729 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 247,856 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 235,365 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 218,358 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 188,356 | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 204,494 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 232,486 | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 234,650 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 243,008 | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 179,882 | 174,023 | 185,740 | 2 |
| 2000s | 111,886 | 32,156 | 215,739 | 10 |
| 2010s | 192,223 | 33,637 | 323,424 | 10 |
| 2020s | 220,599 | 188,356 | 243,008 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 11 Tanzania 403,910 compare
- 12 Australia 378,656 compare
- 13 South Africa 318,664 compare
- 15 Kazakhstan 221,523 compare
- 16 Egypt 214,485 compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 189,829 compare
More education data for Poland
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 777,190 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.1054 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0213 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 822,385 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.0219 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0225 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 135,357 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Poland was 243,008 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 323,424 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,156 in 2009.
- How does Poland rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 14th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release