As of December 2024, nearly **refugees from Ukraine received a PESEL identification number in Poland. Over ** percent were children under the age of **. Working-age persons accounted for ** percent, most of whom were women. According to the source, PESEL numbers assigned to Ukrainian refugees primarily entitle them to cash benefits provided for in the special law. Having a PESEL number is a prerequisite for receiving a one-time benefit of 300 zloty per person to cover refugees' living expenses. Moreover, having a PESEL number enables the payment of the parental benefit (500 plus), the benefit "Dobry start", the family care capital, and family and social assistance benefits. It is unnecessary to have a PESEL number to work legally in Poland or benefit from the health services and education system.
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The Polish Economic Institute, & Otwarte Dane. (July 8, 2025). Ukrainians with an assigned national identification number (PESEL) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by age and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/
The Polish Economic Institute, und Otwarte Dane. "Ukrainians with an assigned national identification number (PESEL) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by age and gender." Chart. July 8, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/
The Polish Economic Institute, Otwarte Dane. (2025). Ukrainians with an assigned national identification number (PESEL) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by age and gender. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/
The Polish Economic Institute, and Otwarte Dane. "Ukrainians with An Assigned National Identification Number (Pesel) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by Age and Gender." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Jul 2025, /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/
The Polish Economic Institute & Otwarte Dane, Ukrainians with an assigned national identification number (PESEL) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by age and gender ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Ukrainians with an assigned national identification number (PESEL) in Poland from July 2022 to July 2025, by age and gender [Graph], The Polish Economic Institute, & Otwarte Dane, July 8, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1301632/poland-refugees-from-ukraine-with-an-assigned-pesel/
