Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland
Poland: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both was 389,273 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland is 389,273, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland peaked at 483,736 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 348,628, in 2011.
That places Poland 66th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 483,736 | — |
| 2002 | 464,422 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 438,927 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 427,061 | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 407,362 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 391,640 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 380,215 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 375,714 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 361,611 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 352,247 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 348,628 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 354,559 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 365,911 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 379,421 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 399,067 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 426,111 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 428,532 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 412,855 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 389,471 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 390,417 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 370,737 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 378,816 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 377,977 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 389,273 | +3.0% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 389,273 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,266, 9.7× the median. (80 countries reporting)
- Poland's 389,273 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,242, 6.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 414,521 | 361,611 | 483,736 | 9 |
| 2010s | 385,680 | 348,628 | 428,532 | 10 |
| 2020s | 381,444 | 370,737 | 390,417 | 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 population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland?
- Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Poland was 389,273 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 483,736 in 2001.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 348,628 in 2011.
- How does Poland rank for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Poland ranks 66th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release