Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland
Poland: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland, 1995–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2025, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland stood at 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland peaked at 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025 and was at its lowest, 84.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1997.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 85.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1997 | 84.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 84.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 84.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 85.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 85.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 85.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 85.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 85.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 85.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 84.97 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 84.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 84.42 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 84.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 85.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 85.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 85.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 85.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 85.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 85.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 85.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 84.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 84.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 84.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 84.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 86.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 86.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 88.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 88.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 2000s | 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.3 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 2 Estonia 91.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 2 Japan 91.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Netherlands 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Switzerland 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Luxembourg 90.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Slovenia 90.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Hungary 89.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Latvia 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Sweden 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Iceland 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Ireland 88.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Türkiye 72.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Poland was 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1997.
- How does Poland rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Poland ranks 5th out of 8 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.