Unemployment in Poland 2025: Stabilisation and new challenges in the labour market
- dariakalenikova
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In the first half of 2025, the unemployment rate in Poland remained between 5.0 and 5.2 per cent. Data from the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy and the Central Statistical Office indicate a general downward trend in recent months.
By comparison:
In January 2025, the number of registered unemployed was 837.6 thousand,
in March - 829.9 thousand,
in April - 802.7 thousand,
and in June it fell to nearly 783,000 people, a similar result to the same period last year.
This trend is indicative of the relative stability of employment, despite the ongoing economic challenges, rising living costs and inflationary pressures facing the Polish labour market.
Where is the easiest place to find work?
The best situation remains in the provinces where unemployment is at its lowest level:
Wielkopolskie (3.0%)
Mazowieckie (4.0%)
Małopolskie (4.1%)
These regions attract investors and generate the most jobs, which helps to keep unemployment low.
Regions with the biggest problem
The highest unemployment rates persist in:
Podkarpackie (8.4%)
Lubelskie (7.2%)
Kujawsko-pomorskie (7.1%)
These areas require additional support from the authorities and activation programmes to effectively reduce the gap with the rest of the country.
According to Eurostat, Poland has one of the lowest levels of unemployment in the European Union, which is a positive signal for the country's economy.
What lies ahead for the labour market in the coming months?
Experts indicate that despite minor fluctuations, the labour market will remain stable. The unemployment rate is expected to continue its slow decline to around 4.8 per cent during the summer, followed by an increase in the autumn and winter months, which is typical of seasonal labour market trends.
However, despite the overall increase in employment, some occupational groups may face challenges. Increasing automation and digitalisation is leading to a reduction in demand for lower-skilled workers. Therefore, people in such industries should actively invest in upgrading their competences to better match the changing demands of the labour market.
Regionally, the situation varies. Regions with lower levels of unemployment attract investors and offer more employment opportunities. On the other hand, regions with higher unemployment require additional measures to support the development of the labour market and the professional activation of the population.
July 2025 is a month of stability in the labour market.
Factors influencing the labour market situation:
Stable economic growth driving demand for workers
Good labour market health in many sectors
Seasonal fluctuations resulting in small, short-term fluctuations
Possible risks for the labour market:
Rising inflation or economic downturn that may inhibit further decline in unemployment
Legislative changes and migration policies affecting labour availability and mobility
