Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Demographics of Poland - statistics & facts
Poland's demographic situation has gradually deteriorated since the beginning of the transition period in 1989. By 2100, the population is projected to shrink by 60 percent compared to 2017. The Polish government has been trying to combat this problem with pro-natalist and pro-social policies for many years. Despite this, the Family 500+ program launched in 2016, extended maternity and parental leaves, social benefits, and support for families with many children introduced by local governments have not translated into an increase in fertility, and thus an increase in Poland's population.
