Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Inbound mobility rate, both sexes was 3.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland is 3.6%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 427.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland peaked at 4.1% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2001.
Poland ranks 67th of 124 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.5% | — |
| 1999 | 0.4% | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 0.4% | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | +21.1% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | +14.5% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.9% | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +17.7% |
| 2013 | 1.5% | +24.5% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 2.6% | +34.3% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | -11.7% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 3.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.3%, 39% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Poland's 3.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.1%, 51% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.1% | 9 |
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 mobility rate, both sexes in Poland?
- Inbound mobility rate, both sexes in Poland was 3.6% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest inbound mobility rate, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2001.
- How does Poland rank for inbound mobility rate, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 67th out of 124 countries with data for 2018.
- Is inbound mobility rate, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 427.0%. 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 Inbound mobility rate, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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