Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Poland
Poland: Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) was 25.93 Thousand in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Poland, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Poland is 25.93 Thousand, measured in 2012. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 250.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Poland peaked at 25.93 Thousand in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5.59 Thousand, in 1998.
That places Poland 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5.59 Thousand | — |
| 1999 | 5.69 Thousand | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 6.13 Thousand | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 6.66 Thousand | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 7.4 Thousand | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 7.62 Thousand | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 8.12 Thousand | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 10.19 Thousand | +25.5% |
| 2006 | 11.37 Thousand | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 13.02 Thousand | +14.6% |
| 2008 | 14.96 Thousand | +14.9% |
| 2009 | 16.98 Thousand | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 18.36 Thousand | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 22.93 Thousand | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 25.93 Thousand | +13.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.64 Thousand | 5.59 Thousand | 5.69 Thousand | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.24 Thousand | 6.13 Thousand | 16.98 Thousand | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.4 Thousand | 18.36 Thousand | 25.93 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Poland?
- Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in Poland was 25.93 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.93 Thousand in 2012.
- What is the lowest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.59 Thousand in 1998.
- How does Poland rank for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997)?
- Poland ranks 19th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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