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Poland Moves to Protect Farmers from Rural Neighbour Disputes

On 18 August, the Polish government is due to consider amendments aimed at strengthening legal protection for agricultural activity. President Karol Nawrocki, as well...

Poland’s Ukrainian Workforce Is Becoming More Male and More Working-Age

At the end of 2025, 956,936 Ukrainian residents were covered by temporary protection in Poland. Although the total was slightly lower than a year earlier, the demographic structure changed significantly. The number of working-age men continued to rise, the female population declined and economically active age groups accounted for a larger share of the total — a shift that could have important consequences for Polish employers.

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.

Foreign Work Permits in Poland Fall 22%

Poland’s economy is accelerating, driving technological transformation, but the flow of workers from abroad has been sharply restricted. On the one hand, demand for...

Poland’s Grain Harvest to Fall Nearly 5% as Frost, Drought and Hail Hit Crops

Poland’s farmers are heading into a significantly weaker harvest season after months of frost, drought, heatwaves and violent storms. According to a preliminary estimate from Statistics Poland, cereal production will fall by nearly 5%, while rapeseed and tree-fruit harvests are expected to record even steeper declines.

Household Incomes in Poland Grew Faster Than Spending in 2025, While Perceptions of Financial Situation Improved

The material situation of households in Poland improved in 2025 compared with the previous year. According to Statistics Poland (GUS) data from the household...

Poland’s Regional Economy in April 2026: Selective Improvement Amid Rising Cost Pressure

In April 2026, business sentiment improved in most Polish regions and across many of the sectors analysed. However, data from Statistics Poland (GUS) show...

Agricultural Product Prices in Poland Down Year on Year in March 2026

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products in Poland rose by 1.1% in March 2026 compared with February, but were 11.5% lower than in March...

March Brings Strong Rebound in Polish Retail, with Online Sales Growing Faster

According to the latest data from Statistics Poland (GUS), published today at 9:30 a.m., retail sales at constant prices in March 2026 were 8.7%...

Poland’s Non-Bank Lending Market Maintains Strong Growth Momentum in March

March data from the Credit Information Bureau (BIK) confirm that Poland’s non-bank lending market remains in a phase of clear expansion. In the first...

As AI Reshapes Information Access, Statistics Poland Seeks a Bigger Role

The development of artificial intelligence may paradoxically strengthen the position of Statistics Poland (GUS). In a world where AI models are increasingly responsible for...

Poland’s Healthcare Funding Model Needs Deep Reform, Experts Warn

Poland’s healthcare financing system is being held back by uneven health insurance contributions across different groups of citizens, a lack of mechanisms supporting preventive...

Poland’s Insurance Sector Posts Strong Profit Growth in 2025

Poland’s insurance sector has just completed an exceptionally strong year. According to the latest data from Statistics Poland (GUS), the net profit of insurance...
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