Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 1.40 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland is 1.40 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland peaked at 2.17 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 397,897, in 1971.
That places Poland 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 518,673 | 397,897 | 626,289 | 9 |
| 1980s | 502,894 | 450,205 | 609,997 | 10 |
| 1990s | 864,435 | 505,727 | 1.40 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.00 million | 1.58 million | 2.17 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.76 million | 1.43 million | 2.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.37 million | 1.35 million | 1.40 million | 5 |
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More education data for Poland
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 135,357 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 105.36 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 105.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Poland was 1.40 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.17 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 397,897 in 1971.
- How does Poland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release