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Poland’s Foreign Workforce Reaches 1.13 Million, Up 7.1% Year on Year

A record 1.13 million foreign nationals were working in Poland at the end of February 2026, around 75,000 more than a year earlier. Foreign labour is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s workforce, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services. Ukrainian nationals remain by far the largest group, accounting for nearly 68% of all foreign workers.

Foreign Employment in Poland Rises 7.1% to Record 1.13 Million

The number of foreign nationals working in Poland reached a record 1.13 million at the end of February 2026, rising 7.1% year-on-year, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Ukrainian citizens remained by far the largest group, while foreign workers continued to play a particularly important role in manufacturing, logistics, construction and business support services.

University Degrees and Work Experience Offer a Smaller Pay Advantage Than 20 Years Ago

A university degree and professional experience provide a smaller wage advantage than they did 20 years ago, according to an analysis conducted by researchers...

Nearly 280,000 People in Poland Fail to Pay Child Support as Arrears Exceed PLN 16.8 Billion

The geography of unpaid child support in Poland has two distinct dimensions. The largest cities have the greatest numbers of child support debtors and...

Climate Change Is Becoming One of Europe’s Greatest Public Health Threats

Climate change and the associated pollution of air, water and soil, increasingly frequent heatwaves, rising noise levels and climate-related diseases are among the most...

Polish Retail Price Growth Eases for Third Consecutive Month

The cost of everyday shopping in Poland increased by an average of 2.7% year on year in June 2026, according to a recently published...

Poland’s Labour Market: Which Jobs Dominate, Where Young Workers Are Missing and Who AI Could Replace

Statistics Poland has published the first dataset of this level of detail on the occupations people actually perform in Poland — not the professions...

Social Media Can Distort Young People’s Body Image and Eating Habits, Experts Warn

According to experts, social media can significantly influence how children and teenagers perceive themselves. Excessive exposure to online content and the pressure to achieve...

Polish Space Propulsion Company Liftero Makes Strong NewConnect Debut

Liftero S.A., a Polish manufacturer of propulsion technologies for space missions, debuted today on the NewConnect market. Its shares opened at PLN 50.00, representing...

Poland’s Defence Spending Must Be Matched by Digital Resilience

Among all NATO members, Poland spent the most on defence in 2025—4.3% of GDP, or PLN 166.2 billion. Most of these funds are...

Poland’s Retail Property Market Shows Growing Maturity as Retail Parks Drive Supply

Poland’s retail property market has successfully adapted to changing consumer behaviour and the growing importance of e-commerce. Retail parks remain the main engine of...

April Disappoints Landlords: Rental Demand Falls While Rents Remain Flat

Apartment owners still have little justification for raising rents. Instead of bringing a market revival, April saw a decline in tenant activity. Demand was...

Warsaw’s Praga Districts Gain Business Appeal as Office Demand Rises on the Right Bank

The importance of Warsaw’s right-bank districts is steadily growing. Praga North and Praga South are no longer seen merely as alternatives, but are becoming...

More Than 1.2 Million Foreigners Work in Poland as Their Role in the Labour Market Changes

More than 1.2 million foreigners now work in Poland, and their role in the labour market is clearly changing. They are no longer only...
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