The number of unemployed persons in Poland increased to 934.10 Thousand in January of 2026 from 887.90 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Poland averaged 1900.26 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 17346.00 17361.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Change 0.90 0.50 percent Sep 2025
Job Vacancies 26.80 25.90 Thousand Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.00 58.30 percent Sep 2025
Unemployed Persons 934.10 887.90 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 5.70 percent Jan 2026
Corporate Sector Wages YoY 6.10 8.60 percent Jan 2026
Wages 9197.79 8771.70 PLN/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 8507.06 8809.11 PLN/Month Jan 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
934.10 887.90 3344.20 56.00 1990 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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