The number of unemployed persons in Poland decreased to 915.90 Thousand in May of 2026 from 934.30 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Poland averaged 1891.46 Thousand from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3344.20 Thousand in February of 2003 and a record low of 56.00 Thousand in January of 1990. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 17237.00 17346.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.20 0.40 percent Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 40.50 40.90 Thousand May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 58.70 58.40 percent Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 915.90 934.30 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.90 6.00 percent May 2026
Corporate Sector Wages YoY 5.80 5.40 percent May 2026
Wages 9562.88 9197.79 PLN/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 8723.16 8986.00 PLN/Month May 2026


Poland Unemployed Persons
In Poland, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
915.90 934.30 3344.20 56.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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