Unemployment rate in Poland

Poland: Unemployment rate was 3.18 in 2031. β—† Volatile

Latest (2031)
3.18
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
16th
of 22 countries
All-time high
20.23
in 2002
All-time low
2.82
in 2023
Years of data
42
1990–2031

Unemployment rate in Poland, 1990–2031

51015201990201020311990: 6.31991: 11.81992: 13.61993: 16.41994: 11.41995: 13.31996: 12.31997: 11.21998: 10.61999: 13.12000: 16.12001: 18.22002: 20.22003: 19.92004: 19.32005: 18.12006: 14.22007: 9.92008: 7.52009: 8.52010: 9.62011: 9.62012: 10.12013: 10.32014: 92015: 7.52016: 6.22017: 4.92018: 3.82019: 3.32020: 3.22021: 3.42022: 2.92023: 2.82024: 2.92025: 3.12026: 3.42027: 3.42028: 3.52029: 3.42030: 3.22031: 3.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for unemployment rate in Poland is 3.18, measured in 2031.

That represents a change of down 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment rate in Poland peaked at 20.23 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.82, in 2023.

Poland ranks 16th of 22 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12.01 6.3 16.4 10
2000s 15.19 7.47 20.23 10
2010s 7.43 3.28 10.33 10
2020s 3.18 2.82 3.47 10
2030s 3.18 3.18 3.18 2

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 13 Australia 4.46 compare
  2. 14 Saudi Arabia 3.5 compare
  3. 15 Chinese Taipei 3.35 compare
  4. 17 Ecuador 3.1 compare
  5. 18 Korea 2.8 compare
  6. 19 Hong Kong, China 2.67 compare

See the full ranking of 22 places β†’

More work & labour data for Poland

All data for Poland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment rate in Poland?
Unemployment rate in Poland was 3.18 in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest unemployment rate recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 20.23 in 2002.
What is the lowest unemployment rate recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.82 in 2023.
How does Poland rank for unemployment rate?
Poland ranks 16th out of 22 countries with data for 2031.
Is unemployment rate rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Unemployment rate (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Unemployment rate (9/26/2025)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
22 places, 903 data points, 1980–2031
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