Ireland vs Poland: Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population

Ireland
24.7
in 2024
Poland
12.3
in 2024
Ireland rank
13th
Poland rank
16th

Students in tertiary: % of corresponding age population over time

  • Ireland
  • Poland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 24.7 against 12.3 in Poland, a difference of 12.4.

That makes Ireland's figure about 2.0 times Poland's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 13th and Poland ranks 16th of 47 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Poland Difference Ahead
2010s 27.67 1.77 25.9 Ireland
2020s 25.12 6.16 18.96 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age, Ireland or Poland?
Ireland, at 24.7 against 12.3 in Poland as of 2024.
What is the difference in students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age between Ireland and Poland?
12.4, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Poland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Poland rank globally for students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age?
Ireland ranks 13th and Poland ranks 16th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Students in tertiary education by age group - % of corresponding age population
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
49 places, 577 data points, 2012–2025
Last refreshed