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
Poland recorded 146.5 Thousand persons for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in 2025.
That represents a change of 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.
That places Poland 10th out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
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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