Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Poland
Poland: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) was 5,181 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5,181 millions
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
13th
of 160 countries
All-time high
5,229 millions
in 2021
All-time low
464.69 millions
in 1993
Years of data
30
1991–2022
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Poland, 1991–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Poland is 5,181 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 88.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Poland peaked at 5,229 millions in 2021 and was at its lowest, 464.69 millions, in 1993.
Poland ranks 13th of 160 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Poland, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 500.71 millions | — |
| 1992 | 484.85 millions | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 464.69 millions | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 578.56 millions | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 646.99 millions | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 824.75 millions | +27.5% |
| 1999 | 686.86 millions | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 920 millions | +33.9% |
| 2001 | 875.42 millions | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 848.21 millions | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 1,041 millions | +22.7% |
| 2004 | 1,378 millions | +32.4% |
| 2005 | 1,648 millions | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 1,809 millions | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 2,136 millions | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 3,001 millions | +40.5% |
| 2009 | 2,247 millions | -25.1% |
| 2010 | 2,437 millions | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 2,790 millions | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 2,756 millions | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 3,075 millions | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 3,325 millions | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 2,912 millions | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 3,003 millions | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 3,519 millions | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 4,123 millions | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 4,381 millions | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 4,610 millions | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 5,229 millions | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 5,181 millions | -0.9% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 5,181 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 607.18 millions, 8.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Poland's 5,181 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 852.85 millions, 6.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 598.2 millions | 464.69 millions | 824.75 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,590 millions | 848.21 millions | 3,001 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,232 millions | 2,437 millions | 4,381 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,007 millions | 4,610 millions | 5,229 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More education data for Poland
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.55 (2020)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.91 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Poland?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Poland was 5,181 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 5,229 millions in 2021.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 464.69 millions in 1993.
- How does Poland rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Poland ranks 13th out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.0%. 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 Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release