Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Poland
Poland: Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 538.08 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Poland, 2004–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2025, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Poland stood at 538.08.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and down 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Poland peaked at 3,225 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 482.23, in 2023.
Poland ranks 21st of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,225 | — |
| 2005 | 3,045 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 2,347 | -22.9% |
| 2007 | 1,619 | -31.0% |
| 2008 | 1,210 | -25.3% |
| 2009 | 1,412 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 1,650 | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 1,659 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,750 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 1,793 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1,567 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 1,305 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 1,065 | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 844.16 | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 660.24 | -21.8% |
| 2019 | 558.51 | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 529.74 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 566.96 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 487.89 | -13.9% |
| 2023 | 482.23 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 500.66 | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 538.08 | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,143 | 1,210 | 3,225 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,285 | 558.51 | 1,793 | 10 |
| 2020s | 517.59 | 482.23 | 566.96 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Poland
- 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 unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Poland?
- Unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Poland was 538.08 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 3,225 in 2004.
- What is the lowest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 482.23 in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Poland ranks 21st out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.