Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Labor market in Poland - statistics & facts
In recent years, the Polish labor market has demonstrated notable stability in the face of the disruptions caused by the pandemic and the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine. Although initially hit with job freezes and layoffs, these shocks did not trigger a long-term crisis. Instead, the labor market recovered, and today, the country has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Central and Eastern Europe. However, a new problem of talent shortage emerged as almost 60 percent of employers in Poland struggled to find employees in 2025. Meanwhile, the monthly number of job offers submitted to labor offices has been on a downward trend since the second quarter of 2022.
