Poland Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Poland's tertiary enrollment was 79.76% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Poland's tertiary enrollment stood at 79.76% in 2025, a rise of +2.88pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.76% by 2025. Poland ranked 38th globally.
Poland's tertiary enrollment rate has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years, rising from 50.40% in 2000 to a peak of 79.76% in 2025, positioning it among the top 40 globally. This upward trend surpasses that of peer countries such as Albania and Bulgaria, both of which have tertiary enrollment rates slightly higher but also have less coverage. Switzerland, a peer with a comparable enrollment rate, has a longer history of high education participation. Poland's educational advancements have been steady, with a notable increase of 29.36 percentage points since 2000, indicating a sustained commitment to expanding access to higher education. As Poland continues to navigate economic development and demographic shifts, the tertiary enrollment rate is likely to remain a key indicator of the country's progress. However, a decline in the number of young people entering the workforce in the coming years may necessitate further investment in vocational training and lifelong learning initiatives to maintain Poland's position among the top tertiary enrollment rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.38% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.76% | +2.88pp | #38 |
| 2023 | 76.88% | +1.59pp | #32 |
| 2022 | 75.29% | +3.09pp | #36 |
| 2021 | 72.21% | +1.23pp | #40 |
| 2020 | 70.97% | +0.07pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 70.91% | −0.12pp | #35 |
| 2018 | 71.02% | +0.40pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 70.62% | +0.77pp | #36 |
| 2016 | 69.85% | +0.48pp | #33 |
| 2015 | 69.37% | −0.87pp | #31 |
| 2014 | 70.24% | −3.08pp | #26 |
| 2013 | 73.32% | −1.72pp | #21 |
| 2012 | 75.04% | −0.76pp | #18 |
| 2011 | 75.80% | −0.76pp | #17 |
| 2010 | 76.56% | +3.88pp | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Poland's tertiary enrollment was 79.76% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Poland's tertiary enrollment peaked at 79.76% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Poland was 50.40% in 2000.
Poland ranks 38th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 79.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Poland in 2025 was 79.76%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Poland Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}