Germany vs Poland: National civil servants in central public administration

Germany
26,147 Number
in 2025
Poland
27,103 Number
in 2025
Germany rank
21st
Poland rank
19th

National civil servants in central public administration over time

  • Germany
  • Poland
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 27,103 Number against 26,147 Number in Germany, a difference of 956 Number.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Poland ahead.

Germany ranks 21st and Poland ranks 19th of 37 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 13,047 Number 121,709 Number 108,662 Number Poland
2010s 14,724 Number 65,154 Number 50,430 Number Poland
2020s 24,336 Number 25,296 Number 959.5 Number Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher national civil servants in central public administration, Germany or Poland?
Poland, at 27,103 Number against 26,147 Number in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in national civil servants in central public administration between Germany and Poland?
956 Number, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Poland?
22 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2025.
How do Germany and Poland rank globally for national civil servants in central public administration?
Germany ranks 21st and Poland ranks 19th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as National civil servants in central public administration. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
National civil servants in central public administration
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 754 data points, 2004–2025
Last refreshed