Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland
Poland: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 146.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
146.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
10th
of 48 countries
All-time high
1,868 Thousand persons
in 2002
All-time low
109 Thousand persons
in 2020
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland stood at 146.5 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland peaked at 1,868 Thousand persons in 2002 and was at its lowest, 109 Thousand persons, in 2020.
Poland ranks 10th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 871.7 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 1,265 Thousand persons | +45.1% |
| 2001 | 1,606 Thousand persons | +26.9% |
| 2002 | 1,868 Thousand persons | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 1,807 Thousand persons | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 1,732 Thousand persons | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 1,757 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 1,316 Thousand persons | -25.1% |
| 2007 | 830.7 Thousand persons | -36.9% |
| 2008 | 405.2 Thousand persons | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 427.8 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 513.4 Thousand persons | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 617.3 Thousand persons | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 705.6 Thousand persons | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 761.4 Thousand persons | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 669.4 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 512.1 Thousand persons | -23.5% |
| 2016 | 371.9 Thousand persons | -27.4% |
| 2017 | 261.8 Thousand persons | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 177 Thousand persons | -32.4% |
| 2019 | 120.7 Thousand persons | -31.8% |
| 2020 | 109 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 158.1 Thousand persons | +45.0% |
| 2022 | 152.4 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 134.5 Thousand persons | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 138.8 Thousand persons | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 146.5 Thousand persons | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 871.7 Thousand persons | 871.7 Thousand persons | 871.7 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,301 Thousand persons | 405.2 Thousand persons | 1,868 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 471.06 Thousand persons | 120.7 Thousand persons | 761.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.88 Thousand persons | 109 Thousand persons | 158.1 Thousand persons | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Poland was 146.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,868 Thousand persons in 2002.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 109 Thousand persons in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Poland ranks 10th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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