Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate in Poland
Poland: Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate was 56,650 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern in Poland, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Poland is 56,650, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 245.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Poland peaked at 56,650 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,961, in 1998.
Poland ranks 2nd of 133 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound internationally mobile students … both Eastern UIS estimate in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,961 | — |
| 1999 | 2,989 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 3,458 | +15.7% |
| 2001 | 3,883 | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 4,582 | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 4,823 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 4,815 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 5,760 | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 5,937 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 6,471 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 7,075 | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 8,340 | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 8,967 | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 10,033 | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 12,197 | +21.6% |
| 2013 | 16,393 | +34.4% |
| 2014 | 22,143 | +35.1% |
| 2015 | 30,639 | +38.4% |
| 2016 | 38,814 | +26.7% |
| 2017 | 45,257 | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 36,314 | -19.8% |
| 2019 | 36,206 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 38,792 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 44,924 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 49,650 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 56,650 | +14.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 56,650 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,586, 35.7× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Poland's 56,650 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,669, 15.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,975 | 2,961 | 2,989 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,514 | 3,458 | 8,340 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,696 | 8,967 | 45,257 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,504 | 38,792 | 56,650 | 4 |
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 inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Poland?
- Inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern in Poland was 56,650 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 56,650 in 2023.
- What is the lowest inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,961 in 1998.
- How does Poland rank for inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern?
- Poland ranks 2nd out of 133 countries with data for 2023.
- Is inbound internationally mobile students from central and eastern rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 245.6%. 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 Inbound internationally mobile students from Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release