Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled male in Poland
Poland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled male was 557,268 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Poland, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Poland is 557,268, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Poland peaked at 918,787 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 198,468, in 1987.
Poland ranks 36th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled male in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 209,163 | — |
| 1972 | 210,992 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 216,424 | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 233,253 | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 244,397 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 263,632 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 274,806 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 279,622 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 279,572 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 271,460 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 260,718 | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 240,936 | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 222,397 | -7.7% |
| 1984 | 212,817 | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 203,415 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 201,253 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 198,468 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 201,066 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 217,076 | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 209,746 | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 239,614 | +14.2% |
| 1992 | 238,774 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 278,175 | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 323,052 | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 371,656 | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 426,161 | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 491,363 | +15.3% |
| 1998 | 514,075 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 601,355 | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 670,798 | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 745,093 | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 802,557 | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 836,717 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 867,778 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 900,009 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 914,059 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 915,136 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 918,787 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 905,430 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 877,187 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 834,920 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 805,777 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 764,577 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 716,084 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 682,131 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 655,533 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 634,823 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 608,140 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 579,275 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 570,194 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 551,973 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 550,644 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 548,903 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 557,268 | +1.5% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 557,268 is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,144, 7.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Poland's 557,268 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 128,518, 4.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 245,762 | 209,163 | 279,622 | 9 |
| 1980s | 222,961 | 198,468 | 271,460 | 10 |
| 1990s | 369,397 | 209,746 | 601,355 | 10 |
| 2000s | 847,636 | 670,798 | 918,787 | 10 |
| 2010s | 715,845 | 579,275 | 877,187 | 10 |
| 2020s | 555,796 | 548,903 | 570,194 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More education data for Poland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 322,900 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 776,213 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 735,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Poland?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps in Poland was 557,268 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 918,787 in 2008.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 198,468 in 1987.
- How does Poland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps?
- Poland ranks 36th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) with 661 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) with 661 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.