Europe & Central Asia
Poland Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.0%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+6.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
20.2%
Recorded in 2002
Record Low
2.7%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
3.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Poland's unemployment rate of 2.98 percent is remarkably low, indicating a strong labor market. This rate is a testament to the country's economic growth and its ability to create jobs. The low unemployment rate also suggests that Poland's workforce is highly utilized, which can contribute to economic stability.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0% | 0.2% | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 0.1% | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | 0.1% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 2.8% | 0.5% | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 3.3% | 0.1% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | 0.1% | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | 0.6% | -14.8% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | 1.0% | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | 1.3% | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 6.1% | 1.3% | -17.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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